turkey handler

Core Duties include:

• Animal Handling: Humanely and efficiently remove live turkeys from transport cages or conveyors.
• Shackling: Securely place the turkeys by their legs onto the moving shackle line, maintaining a consistent and steady pace to support production targets.
• Quality & Welfare Control: Monitor birds for signs of distress and ensure they are handled gently and correctly secured in compliance with strict animal welfare guidelines.
• Hygiene and Safety: Follow all stringent food safety, hygiene, and biosecurity protocols for the handling area. This includes wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Area Maintenance: Assist in keeping the live receiving area and surrounding workspace clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure a smooth, continuous flow of the production line.

Your Profile

• Physical Stamina: Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, including lifting and grasping turkeys, for extended periods while standing in a cold, damp, or wet environment
• Safety Focus: A keen awareness of workplace safety and commitment to following all company and industry safety regulations.
• Good level of english
• Previous experience in a food production, meat processing, or agricultural/farm setting.
• Familiarity with production line work or high-volume repetitive tasks