Hatchery Associate - 1st shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an egg handler to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines, while using PPE and following company policies and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves standing for long periods and lifting up to 60 lbs in a warm hatchery environment.

You will perform machine checks, move heavy buggies, and clean equipment and floors, with strict safety adherence and opportunities to grow within a poultry processing facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and maintain cleanliness.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Follow NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and relevant laws.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend/holiday shift ability

Strong work ethic

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.

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.