Hatchery Associate / 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Danville, AR is seeking an egg-handling associate responsible for transferring eggs from buggies to setter machines while maintaining PPE and complying with safety policies. This role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 60 lbs, and work in a heat-intensive hatchery environment.

Key duties include machine checks, transferring eggs, maneuvering buggies, and keeping equipment and facilities clean. Equal opportunity employer; training provided.

Qualifications

• Must wear PPE and follow safety policies.
• Experience in hatchery or poultry environments preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.

Skills

Work independently

Night shifts

Strong work ethic

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

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.