Hatchery Associate

Wayne Farms; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking workers to operate in our eggs transfer line. The role involves moving eggs from buggies to setter machines, performing routine machine checks, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Shift hours are 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM with Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday schedules. On-the-job training is provided, and benefits are available from day one. Applicants must follow PPE guidelines and all applicable policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent; poultry industry experience preferred.

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 and laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Flexible shifts

Ethical conduct

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

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.