Hatchery Associate - 1st shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Hatchery Associate for the 1st shift in Alabama. The primary responsibility involves transferring eggs from egg buggies to the setter machine while ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have the ability to work unsupervised. Physical capability to lift up to 60 lbs is essential. Experience in the poultry industry is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Basic math functions and skills required.
• Experience in the hatchery or poultry industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets.
• Comply with all safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Hatchery Associate - 1st shiftApplylocations: Alabama - Samson Hatcherytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-64694**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.).