Hatchery Associate

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available Day One

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Lindale, TX is hiring for an egg handler responsible for transferring eggs from buggies to setter machines and performing routine machine checks. The role requires adherence to PPE, safety policies, and welfare guidelines, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

On-the-job training is provided, and benefits begin day one. The shift runs 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, with a pay of $18.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies.
• Comply with company policies and welfare guidelines and all laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work unsupervised

Night/weekend/holiday availability

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery or poultry industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

SHIFT HOURS: 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM MONDAY-TUESDAY, THURSDAY-FRIDAY

SHIFT PAY: $18.60

Benefits Available Day One

ON THE JOB TRAINING

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.

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.