Hatchery Associate 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Hazlehurst, MS is seeking a dependable person to operate egg transfer and setter equipment in a fast-paced hatchery environment. You will perform machine checks, move eggs between buggies and setter machines, and assist with cleaning and sanitation to maintain product quality.

This role requires the ability to work unsupervised, in shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills are preferred, along with related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience is preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills.

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, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Self-motivation

Night shifts

Weekends

Holidays

Extended shifts

Work ethic

Honesty

Moral character

Education

High school diploma

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.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.