Hatchery Associate-2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Hatchery Associate for the 2nd shift at our North Carolina - Dobson Hatchery. Primary duties include transferring eggs from egg buggies to setter machines and maintaining PPE usage in accordance with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all applicable policies and regulations.

You will perform machine checks, clean and sanitize equipment, and assist with safe, efficient hatchery operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.
• Follow department safety policies and company policies.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend/extended hours

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Hatchery Associate-2nd ShiftApply: North Carolina - Dobson Hatchery: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-68680**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.).