Hatchery Associate - Hatchery

Wayne Farms LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi is seeking a team member to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines, perform machine checks, and maintain strict PPE use. This role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working in heat while following safety and animal welfare guidelines.

You must be self-motivated and able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Basic math is helpful; hatchery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience would help.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and maintain equipment.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, and buggies.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Follow safety policies, PPE requirements, and animal welfare guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work unsupervised

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Honesty and work ethic

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 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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.