Back Crew Laborer

Select Genetics; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Genetics in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Back Crew Laborer to support hatchery operations. The role involves transferring eggs, pulling hatched poults to the Service Room, and assisting across departments to keep production running.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and pushing up to 150 lbs, with PPE and safety protocols emphasized. Applicants should have a High School diploma (preferred) and be comfortable working in a team environment, with bilingual Spanish skills considered an

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transferring eggs from incubators to hatchers.
• Ensuring the initial pull of hatched poults to the Service Room.
• Assisting with counting poults hatched.
• Supporting production across departments to keep operations running.
• Preparing the pull order for the following day.
• Running and monitoring the tray washer.
• Cleaning and disinfecting racks and hatchers with chemicals.
• Assisting maintenance with unloading deliveries.
• Lifting crates/boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Following animal welfare and biosecurity protocols.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Work extended days and weekends if needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

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.

Back Crew Laborer is responsible for:

• Transferring eggs from incubators to hatchers.
• Ensuring the initial pull of hatched poults from the hatchers is processed to the Service Room department.
• 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 150 lbs. 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
• Work extended workdays and weekends, if needed.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

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.