Hatchery Associate (Dothan)

Wayne Farms; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Dothan, AL is seeking an early-morning Hatchery Worker to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines and perform routine machine checks.

You will wear PPE, follow NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and comply with all applicable laws, with shifts starting around 3–4 am and finishing when tasks are complete, typically around 1pm–2pm.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and reliability.

Responsibilities

• 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 and welfare guidelines and laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Night shift flexibility

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

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.