Hatchery Associate

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Tyler, TX is hiring a Hatchery Associate to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines and to maintain PPE and safety protocols. Light manual labor, standing up to 8 hours, and lifting up to 60 lbs are typical for this role.

Shift hours are 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Pay is 18.60 per hour with benefits available day one and on-the-job training. The position requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
• 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

Self-motivation

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hatchery Associate# Careers## Hatchery AssociateApply: Texas - Tyler Hatchery: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-70019**SHIFT HOURS: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM MONDAY - TUESDAY, THURSDAY - FRIDAY** **SHIFT PAY: 18.60 AN HOUR** **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.### About UsA career that makes an amazing difference starts at **Wayne-Sanderson Farms**. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.Our family at **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** by applying online today.