Back Crew Laborer

Select Genetics; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Genetics is a leading poultry genetics and hatchery company seeking a Back Crew Laborer to support day-to-day hatchery operations. You will transfer eggs, move poults, and assist various departments to keep production flowing efficiently. A focus on safety, PPE, and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities include pulling orders for the next day, operating the tray washer, and assisting with maintenance activities. Prior experience is welcome, and bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Experience with animals or hatchery helpful.
• Ability to communicate verbally and listen well; bilingual Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from incubators to hatchers.
• Move hatched poults to the Service Room.
• Assist with counting poults hatched.
• Support all departments to keep production running.
• Prepare the pull order for the next day.
• Run and monitor the tray washer.
• Clean and disinfect racks and hatchers with appropriate chemicals.
• Assist maintenance with unloading deliveries.
• Lift crates/boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 150 lbs with help.
• Follow welfare and biosecurity protocols.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

PPE Use

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults and eggs to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States.

The Back Crew Laborer Is Responsible For

• Transferring eggs from incubators to hatchers;
• Ensuring the initial pull of hatched poults from the hatchers to forward to the Service Room;
• Assisting as needed with the count of poults hatched;
• Assisting as needed in all departments as needed to keep production running;
• Preparing the pull order for the following day;
• Running and monitoring the tray washer;
• Cleaning and disinfecting racks and hatchers with appropriate chemicals;
• Assisting maintenance with unloading deliveries of supplies;
• Lifting crates or boxes weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing or pulling up to 150lbs. with assistance;
• Following all animal welfare and biosecurity protocols and procedures of the department during production.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment at all times;

Requirements

• High School diploma is preferred;
• Prior experience with animals or hatchery preferred;
• Ability to communicate verbally and listening with others - Bilingual Spanish speaking ability desired;
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment;
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing Personal Protective Equipment required of the position.

Additional work requirements: frequent bending, standing, and walking. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions. The work environment includes exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and varying temperatures. Back Crew Laborer must be physically able to lift and/or push and handle up to 50 lbs. frequently during the day. Transfer Crew Laborer can be asked to train in multiple departments and rotate departments based on Company’s needs.