Hatchery Associate/Service Room

Aviagen; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates for the Hatchery Service Team in Blairsville, GA. You will check and grade chicks to quality standards and build boxes for transport while maintaining biosecurity and welfare throughout handling.

Role requires physical work, ability to stand for long periods, reliable attendance, and basic computer skills (Excel & Word). Training provided; strict PPE and safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Basic Math skills required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proven reliability in attendance and effort.

Responsibilities

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard.
• Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels.
• Manual Handling when transferring eggs to trolleys and other hatchery areas.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order and stock of consumables is sufficient.
• Maintain biosecurity and welfare standards during chick/egg handling.
• Follow cleaning, hygiene, PPE, and safety protocols.
• Report accidents or near-misses per procedures.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Good Communication Skills

Teamwork

Reliability/Attendance

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 StandardShould 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 ordersManual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatcheryEnsure 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 treatmentsEnsure 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 LbsBasic Math SkillsMust be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressureProven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effortAbility to Work with a teamGood Communication SkillsKnowledge and understanding of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word