Egg Transfer Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a dependable Egg Handler to manage egg transfers from buggies to setter machines and perform routine equipment checks. This on-site role in Tyler, TX requires adherence to PPE, safety policies, and animal welfare guidelines.

You will work 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM on Mon-Tue with 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM shifts, earning $23/hour plus benefits from day one. Prior hatchery experience and basic math skills are preferred for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; hatchery/poultry experience preferred; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, and buggies.
• Comply with company policies and animal welfare guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night shift

Strong work ethic

Education

HS Diploma

Poultry experience

Basic math

Job description

SHIFT HOURS: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM MONDAY - TUESDAY, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.