Hatchery Associate / 1st Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Danville (AR); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a production worker to transfer eggs from egg buggies to setter machines. You must consistently use PPE and follow NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines as well as local, state and federal laws.

The role also requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working nights, weekends, holidays, and longer shifts in a fast-paced hatchery environment. Applicants should be reliable, capable of working unsupervised, and adhere to all safety policies while

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from egg buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks on setter equipment.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, and buggies.
• Follow all company policies and safety guidelines, including PPE usage.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night/weekend/holiday work

Honesty/integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.