Hatchery Associate/Service Room

Aviagen North America; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is hiring for Hatchery Service Team roles in Blairsville, GA. The position involves checking and grading chicks to quality standards, building transport boxes, labeling orders, and performing manual handling within a biosecure hatchery environment.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced setting, maintain hygiene and safety, and collaborate effectively with team members while following PPE protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform moderate to physical work including pushing and pulling.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to give best effort.
• Ability to work with a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Check & grade chicks to the quality standard.
• Build boxes for chick transport and label orders.
• Manual handling and transferring eggs to trolleys and hatchery areas.
• Follow cleaning, hygiene, PPE, and safety protocols.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Reliability

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

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?