Hatchery Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Danville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Danville, AR is seeking an egg handler responsible for transferring eggs from buggies to setter machines, performing machine checks, and maintaining PPE compliance.

This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts, a strong work ethic, and basic math skills; safety and adherence to NCC guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Strong work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry 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, buggies, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night shifts

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

Primary Function

Responsibilities

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.