Hatchery Associate

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Lindale, TX seeks an Egg Handler to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines, perform machine checks, and maintain clean, safe work areas. The role requires ability to work nights, weekends and extended shifts, and to wear PPE at all times.

The position offers day-one benefits, on‑the‑job training, and physical work including lifting up to 60 lbs and rolling heavy buggies. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; hatchery or poultry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Basic math functions and 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

Unsupervised work

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT HOURS: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM MONDAY - TUESDAY, THURSDAY - FRIDAYSHIFT PAY: 18.60 AN HOURBENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY ONEON THE JOB TRAININGPRIMARY 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.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.