Evening Hatchery Technician — Egg Care & Incubation

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Lumberton, NC is seeking a Hatchery Attendant to support daily hatchery operations including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility maintenance. You will perform hourly checks, respond to alarms, and follow biosecurity protocols in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work nights and weekends, and the willingness to stand for long periods while handling heavy egg racks and machinery.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete required logs and forms.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and issue resolution.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, irregular and extended hours.
• Must follow detailed processes with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Makes hourly checks of all hatchers and setters, recording problems and making minor repairs.
• Calls Maintenance/Management for major repairs.
• Checks humidity, curtains, and turning inside setters and hatchers.
• Responds to alarms and repairs or notifies management.
• Performs security checks and secures doors after daytime shift.
• Learns operations of the auxiliary power unit and panel changes.
• Notifies Hatchery Manager when power failures occur.
• Refills wick reservoirs as directed.
• Assists with fumigation schedule for hatchers.
• Cleans assigned areas per sanitation supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logs and forms

Communication

Attention to detail

Night shift work

Following processes

Self supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Lumberton, NC is seeking a Hatchery Attendant to support daily hatchery operations including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility maintenance. You will perform hourly checks, respond to alarms, and follow biosecurity protocols in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work nights and weekends, and the willingness to stand for long periods while handling heavy egg racks and machinery.