Hatchery Associate I

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates for Hatchery Service Team roles in Oklahoma. The position involves checking and grading chicks to quality standards, building transport boxes, labeling orders, and performing manual egg handling across hatchery operations.

Strong teamwork, reliability, and basic math skills are essential. Applicants should maintain chick and egg welfare, follow safety and PPE requirements, and uphold strict hygiene and biosecurity measures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability tohandle moderate to physical work, pushing and pulling trolleys up to 50 lbs.
• Basic Math Skills
• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive work
• Fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Reliability in attendance and effort
• Teamwork capability
• Good communication skills
• Microsoft Excel & Word knowledge

Responsibilities

• Check & grade chicks to the quality standard
• Operate with self-motivation and initiative in unsupervised duties
• Build boxes for transport and label orders
• Manual handling when transferring eggs to trolleys and hatchery areas
• Ensure equipment is in good working order and stock of consumables
• Maintain chick & egg welfare during handling and treatments
• Follow cleaning and hygiene protocols as agreed
• Follow safe working practices and wear PPE
• Report accidents and near misses per procedure
• Maintain high biosecurity standards at all times

Skills

Quality inspection

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Biosecurity awareness

Excel

Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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

Aviagen is a global leader in poultry breeding, dedicated to providing sustainable and high-quality chicken protein through innovative breeding practices and strong partnerships.

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