Egg Room & Hatchery Operator — Grow Your Career

Aviagen; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teladoc access

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company-paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Career development and training

Company-provided PPE

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Poultry Room Associate in Blairsville, GA to handle, move, store, and prep eggs throughout the hatchery process. You will support daily operations, ensure eggs are handled with care, meet production schedules, and maintain hatchery equipment and work areas according to biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities include loading/incubating eggs, transferring to hatchers, documenting production data, and maintaining sanitation.

Qualifications

• Previous egg handling or hatchery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of egg handling procedures and proper care of fertile eggs.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify equipment issues and perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform simple calculations and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Good verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback schedules as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Tray fertile eggs and load incubator racks according to established production schedules.
• Transfer eggs from incubators to hatchers following SOPs.
• Load and unload eggs from delivery vehicles while ensuring proper handling techniques to maintain egg quality.
• Inspect eggs during handling and report any quality concerns or irregularities to hatchery leadership.
• Enter egg set and production information accurately into the hatchery management system.
• Monitor incubators, hatchers, and related equipment to ensure proper operation and promptly report equipment issues.
• Clean and disinfect egg rooms, work areas, equipment, plastic trays, racks, boxes, and other hatchery materials.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and basic repairs of hatchery buildings and equipment as assigned.
• Respond to after‑hours maintenance needs during scheduled callback rotations.
• Support hatchery operations by assisting with production and maintenance duties during vacations, absences, or periods of increased workload.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation.
• Follow all company Animal Welfare Standards, Biosecurity Policies, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• In the absence of a supervisor or lead employee, assist with coordinating daily work assignments to ensure production schedules are completed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Egg handling

Hatchery experience

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Math and recordkeeping

Organization

Attendance

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Poultry Room Associate in Blairsville, GA to handle, move, store, and prep eggs throughout the hatchery process. You will support daily operations, ensure eggs are handled with care, meet production schedules, and maintain hatchery equipment and work areas according to biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities include loading/incubating eggs, transferring to hatchers, documenting production data, and maintaining sanitation.