Hatchery Associate I

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates to join our Hatchery Service Team in Oklahoma. This role involves ensuring chick quality, welfare, and efficient hatchery operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to perform physical work, stand for extended periods, and work well in a team. Basic math, reliability, and good communication are essential. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; able to perform physical labor.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Reliable and punctual with good attendance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard
• Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders
• Manual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and stocks of consumables
• Maintain high chick and egg welfare standards during handling
• Follow cleaning and hygiene standards per company protocols
• Follow safe working practices and wear PPE
• Report accidents and near misses
• Maintain biosecurity standards

Skills

Basic Math

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Stamina / Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team. We offer good pay and excellent benefits.

Job Description

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard
• Should be self-motivated able to perform duties unsupervised and possess a positive attitude. Able to perform under stress and have good decision-making skills, take initiative, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders
• Manual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery
• Ensure all equipment being used is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable material are available to achieve requirements.
• Be confident that standards of chick & egg welfare are met at all times in the handling of chicks/eggs during the various treatments
• Ensure you follow appropriate cleaning ad hygiene standards according to agreed company protocols.
• Ensure you follow safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Ensure all accident and near miss reporting procedures are followed.
• Ensure high standards of biosecurity are maintained at all times.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to handle moderate to physical work- pushing and pulling Trolleys up to 50 Lbs
• Basic Math Skills
• Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort
• Ability to Work with a team
• Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word