Hatchery Associate - Hatchery

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a production associate responsible for transferring eggs from egg buggies to setter machines. The role requires strict PPE usage and compliance with company policies, animal welfare guidelines, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include machine checks, handling eggs, cleaning equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should be able to work non-standard hours and maintain a strong work ethic in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and stay motivated.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Demonstrates sound ethics, honesty, and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines.
• Move and align egg buggies as needed.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, and equipment.
• Follow all company policies and animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night/Weekend/Holiday shifts

Work ethic and honesty

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery or poultry experience (preferred)

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.

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.