Job Information
Sanderson Farms Utility Associate in Summit, Mississippi
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for filling in/performing all jobs in assigned area/department in absence of regular worker. Trains new and current associates on jobs in area as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
TASKS:
- Independently fills in and performs work while regular worker absent from workstation.
- Trains/cross-trains incoming or current workers on new skills as needed
- Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
Basic math skills
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Stand up to 8 hours
- Lift up to 60 lbs
- Work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
- Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment
- Ability to lift 10 lbs repeatedly and climb steps
- Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend