Egg Transfer Associate

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available Day One

On the Job Training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Lindale, TX is hiring a dedicated team member to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines and to maintain PPE compliance in a hatchery setting. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and following NCC Animal Welfare guidelines.

The shift runs 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM on Monday through Tuesday, with on-the-job training and day-one benefits. Nights, weekends, and holidays work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and clean/sanitize equipment.
• Pull and push egg buggies and follow safety policies.
• Work in accordance with PPE, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night shifts

Extended shifts

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT HOURS

4:00 PM - 3:00 AM MONDAY - TUESDAY

SHIFT PAY

$23.00 AN HOUR

Benefits Available Day One

ON THE JOB TRAINING

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to setter machine. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.