Hatchery Attendant-2nd Shift

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Hatchery Attendant to support daily hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility upkeep. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to biosecurity protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include hourly checks of hatchers, responding to alarms, performing minor repairs, and maintaining sanitation.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete required logs and forms.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts.
• Follow detailed processes and procedures.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Makes hourly checks of all hatchers and setters, records problems and performs minor repairs.
• Notifies Maintenance/Management for major repairs.
• Monitors humidifier leaks, curtains, and turning in setters/hatchers.
• Responds to hatchery alarms (turn failures, temperature issues).
• Performs safety checks of doors and locks after daytime shifts.
• Learn to operate auxiliary power unit and electrical panel changes during power outages.
• Notifies Hatchery Manager/Egg Supervisor about power failures.
• Refills wick reservoirs as instructed.
• Assists with fumigation schedules for hatchers.
• Performs repetitive egg-tray motions and maintains sanitation.

Skills

Log entries

Communication

Night/weekend shifts

Process adherence

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license (MVR requirements)

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS

Monday 11p-8a Tues 10p-8a Friday 5p-3a Sat 2p-12a Off Days-Wed, Thurs, and Sun

Pay Rate-$19.45 Benefits available Day One On the job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Hatchery Attendant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the hatchery, including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility maintenance. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to biosecurity protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Makes hourly checks of all hatchers and setters, recording all problems found and making minor repairs when possible.
• Calls the Maintenance and/or Management Department when major repairs are required.
• Makes periodic checks inside the setters and hatchers for humidifier leaks, curtains closed and proper turning.
• Responds to alarms in hatchery - Turn failures, high temperature, Low temperature.
• Repairing issues or notifying management.
• Performs a security check of all doors, locking all outside doors after the daytime employees have gone.
• Learns proper method of operating the auxiliary power unit and electrical panel change-over in time of power failure.
• Notifies Hatchery Manager/Egg Supervisor when a power failure occurs in the Hatchery.
• Refills and replaces wick reservoirs as required by supervisor's instructions.
• Assists with the continuous fumigation schedule for the hatchers.
• Uses repetitive motion when traying eggs.
• Responsible for cleaning areas assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license and meet MVR requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to complete required logs and forms.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization, strong attention to detail, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, irregular, and extended shift hours.
• Must be able to follow detailed processes.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory (hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, mask, safety vest).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In addition to meeting the basic qualifications for new employees, the employee must also meet the following qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, using rotating shifts.
• Able to work alone.
• Able to work in various temperatures.
• Able to work in wet and humid environments.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, grasp, twist, and kneel.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. or more, utilizing proper lifting techniques.
• Able to work in noisy and dusty environments.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Tolerate exposure to chemicals within OSHA limits.
• Able to wear all required PPE.
• Must be able to push/pull egg racks weighing up to 700 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT US

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century's worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation's third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.