Hatchery Associate - Hatchery

Wayne Farms; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Collins, MS is seeking an Egg Transfer Technician to move eggs from buggies to setter machines and to maintain PPE compliance.

Responsibilities include machine checks, transferring eggs, pushing buggies, and cleaning equipment and areas. The role requires adherence to safety policies and willingness to work nights or extended hours.

Equal opportunity employer; candidates must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lbs in a hot, dusty environment.

Qualifications

• Must wear PPE and follow safety standards.
• Industry-specific hatchery procedures knowledge desirable.
• Basic math for counting and data entry.

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 company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shifts

Honesty and integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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.