Hatchery Associate 1st Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a reliable team member to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines, maintain PPE, and follow all safety and policy guidelines. The role requires stamina for standing long hours and the ability to handle heavy loads in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, sanitation, and moving egg buggies while complying with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and clean/sanitize equipment and areas.
• Pull and push egg buggies and handle loads up to ~60 lbs.

Skills

PPE compliance

Basic math

Self-motivation

Night/weekend work

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.

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.