Hatchery Associate (Dothan)

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama is seeking a Hatchery Worker to transfer eggs from egg buggies to setter machines and perform routine machine checks. The role requires strict adherence to PPE, safety guidelines, and company policies.

Schedule varies with early morning shifts starting around 3–4 am and lasting until work is completed (often ~1–2 pm). Lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for long periods, and working weekends or holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Unsantisfied?

Night/weekend/holiday 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.