Hatchery Associate II

Aviagen; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CWT Farms International seeks an experienced Hatchery Associate II to support daily chick processing and assist with coordinating workflow to hit production goals. The role emphasizes accurate chick counts, adherence to hatchery biosecurity, and support for the processing team to ensure animal welfare standards are met.

Responsibilities include sorting, counting, training new staff in the processing room, and operating equipment as trained.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure.
• Must be able to perform tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform chick processing tasks including sorting, counting, and preparing chicks for shipment.
• Assist with organizing workflow within the processing room to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Handle chicks carefully while maintaining animal welfare standards.
• Maintain accurate counts and attention to detail during processing activities.
• Assist with training Hatchery Associate I – Processing Room employees.
• Operate processing equipment when properly trained.
• Follow all biosecurity, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the processing room.
• Report equipment issues or operational concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Stamina

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Hatchery Associate IIApply: Watertown, New York: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR102767**Job Description Summary:**CWT Farms International is seeking an experienced Hatchery associate II to support daily chick processing experience and the ability to assist with coordinating workflow, maintaining accuracy in chick counts, and supporting the processing team to ensure production goals are met while following hatchery biosecurity and animal welfare standards.**Job Description:**· Perform chick processing tasks including sorting, counting, and preparing chicks for shipment.· Assist with organizing workflow within the processing room to ensure production runs efficiently.· Handle chicks carefully while maintaining animal welfare standards.· Maintain accurate counts and attention to detail during processing activities.· Assist with training and guiding Hatchery Associate I – Processing Room employees.· Operate processing equipment when properly trained.· Follow all biosecurity, sanitation, and safety procedures.· Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the processing room.· Report equipment issues or operational concerns to the supervisor.· Report equipment issues or operational concerns to the supervisor.**Qualifications:*** High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required* 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* Must be able to perform tasks with limited supervision* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Ability to work in hatchery conditions including humidity and sanitation environments.* Must have own reliable transportation* Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to handle moderate physical work* Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants* Stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)* Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists* Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs* Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift* Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments* Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays* Routine handling and interacting with day-old chicks* Ongoing presence of hatchery related debris, smells and odors* Climate exposure both hot and cold* Working in damp and/or wet environment* Working in a loud/noisy environmentWork Authorization:* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.