Hatchery Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

On-the-job Training

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Bryan, TX is seeking an Egg Handling Operator to transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines and perform routine machine checks. You will wear PPE and follow NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all laws, ensuring safe, efficient operation on a production line.

This full-time role requires the ability to work nights and weekends, lift up to 60 lbs, and maintain a strong work ethic. Day-one benefits and on-the-job training are provided at our facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hatchery or poultry environment 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, buggies, etc.
• Comply with company policies and animal welfare guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night/weekend shifts

Strong work ethic

Education

HS Diploma

Poultry experience

Basic math

Job description

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.

Shift Details

• 1st Shift Pay: $18.15/hr
• 2nd Shift Pay: $19.15/hr
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Tues, Thur-Sa
• Benefits available Day 1
• On the Job training

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.