Hatchery Associate (Dothan)

waynefarms; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms’ Dothan, AL hatchery is hiring an Egg Handling Associate. The role involves transferring eggs from buggies to setter machines during early morning shifts, with PPE worn at all times. You’ll work to meet safety and welfare guidelines and company policies.

Key tasks include machine checks, moving buggies, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and complying with applicable laws. High school diploma preferred; physical stamina required for standing, lifting up to 60 lbs, and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Perform machine checks.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shifts

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule varies but is early morning - 3 or 4 am until work is complete (approximately 1p-2p).

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.