Hatchery Associate I

CWT Farms; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates for the Hatchery Service Team to perform chick handling, quality checks, and packaging duties at the hatchery. You will build boxes for transport, label orders, and transfer eggs between trolleys while maintaining welfare and hygiene standards.

Roles require reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to safety and PPE. Training on equipment and biosecurity practices will be provided.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard.
• Build boxes for chick transport and label orders.
• Manual handling of eggs and transfer between trolleys.
• Ensure equipment is in good order and stocks are available.
• Maintain chick/egg welfare and follow hygiene protocols.
• Follow PPE rules and accident/near-miss reporting procedures.
• Adhere to biosecurity standards at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Physical stamina

Tools

Excel

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

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?