General Labor- Hatchery

Case Farms, Inc.; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms in Morganton, NC is seeking a hands-on hatchery worker to support daily operations. You will perform tasks such as cleaning incubators, counting eggs and chicks, sorting and unloading, and assisting vaccinators, while maintaining a clean work area and adhering to PPE and safety standards.

The role requires strong teamwork, reliable attendance, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with strict adherence to safety procedures and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work well with others in a close environment.
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work quickly and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks to facilitate hatchery operation, including cleaning incubators, counting eggs/chicks, separating/culling, assisting vaccinators, loading/unloading eggs, and maintaining clean work areas.
• Adhere to safety requirements, including PPE usage, reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management matters.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in company and department safety programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attendance and punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Performing a variety of tasks to facilitate operation of the hatchery including but not limited to: cleaning incubators, counting eggs/chicks, separating/culling chicks, assisting vaccinators, loading/unloading eggs, and keeping work areas clean/organized.
• Adheres to all safety requirements, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management-related matters.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Participates in Company and department safety programs.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Performing a variety of tasks to facilitate operation of the hatchery including but not limited to: cleaning incubators, counting eggs/chicks, separating/culling chicks, assisting vaccinators, loading/unloading eggs, and keeping work areas clean/organized.
• Adheres to all safety requirements, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management-related matters.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Participates in Company and department safety programs.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work with others in a close environment.
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work quickly and multitask.

Physical Requirements

• Exposed to temperatures up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity up to 100%.
• Exposed to chemicals and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications.
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. to a height of 6 feet, to push 75 lbs. a distance of 75 feet and lift 20 - 25 lbs. to a height of 3 feet.
• Must be able to work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment.
• Must be able to use a broom, shovel, mop, and scrub brushes.
• Work with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect equipment/work area.
• Frequent stooping and kneeling.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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