Hatchery Associate / 1st Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Danville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a dedicated team member to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines while following PPE and safety guidelines. The role requires standing, lifting, and adherence to company policies and animal welfare standards.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and may have hatchery experience or basic math skills. The job involves night and weekend shifts, and the ability to work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to stand up to 8 hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in hatchery or poultry industry is a plus.
• Basic math skills expected.

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.
• Follow company policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shifts

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery or poultry industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

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.

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.