Hatchery Associate - 1st shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a dedicated egg handler to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines and perform routine machine checks. The role requires compliance with PPE and all safety policies and guidelines, plus ability to work shifts as needed in a high-temperature hatchery environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills; hatchery experience is preferred and lifting up to 60 lbs is required. Equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from egg buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and routine maintenance.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, and buggies.
• Follow PPE, safety policies, NCC guidelines and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.