Hatchery Associate - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a hardworking individual to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines in a busy hatchery environment. You will follow PPE requirements and company policies while ensuring welfare guidelines are met and safety is prioritized.

The role involves standing for extended periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and performing routine machine checks as part of daily hatchery operations. Applicants with prior hatchery or poultry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs
• Experience in a hatchery or poultry environment is preferred

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 and welfare guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Shift flexibility

Self-motivation

Honesty

Education

High School Diploma

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.