Hatchery Associate

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Clermont (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Clermont, Georgia is seeking a dedicated individual to handle egg transfers from buggies to setter machines while ensuring safety compliance with PPE. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and performing machine checks.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, show strong work ethic, and be able to work long hours and weekends. Experience in the poultry industry is a plus. This role requires physical stamina as employees may be exposed to heat and must lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow safety policies and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs and standing for up to 8 hours.
• Basic math functions are required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Clean and sanitize machines and work areas.
• Perform machine checks and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work nights and weekends

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery or poultry industry experience

Job description

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.