Hatchery Associate - 1st shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is hiring for a Hatchery Associate on 1st shift in the Alabama Union Springs Hatchery. You will transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines and perform routine machine checks while adhering to PPE and safety policies.

The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts in a fast-paced hatchery environment. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, assisting with equipment cleaning, and moving heavy egg buggies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from egg buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and clean/sanitize equipment.
• Pull and push egg buggies; clean floors, drains, baskets, buggies.
• Follow safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night/Weekend/Holiday shifts

Ethics & integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery/poultry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

## Hatchery Associate - 1st shiftApply: Alabama - Union Springs Hatchery: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-68916**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.).