Hatchery Attendant - Evening Shift: Egg Handling & Care

Wayne Farms LLC; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring a Hatchery Attendant for the 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM shift in North Carolina. You will support daily hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility maintenance.

Attention to biosecurity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. The role requires readiness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Make hourly checks of hatchers and setters, recording problems and making minor repairs.
• Call Maintenance or Management when major repairs are required.
• Check setters and hatchers for humidifier leaks, curtains, and proper turning.
• Respond to alarms in hatchery (turn failures, high/low temperature).
• Perform security checks and lock outside doors after daytime staff leave.
• Learn operation of the auxiliary power unit and electrical panel changes during power failure.
• Notify Hatchery Manager/Egg Supervisor when power issues occur.
• Refill and replace wick reservoirs as directed.
• Assist with the fumigation schedule for hatchers.
• Maintain cleanliness of areas as assigned by Sanitation Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to follow procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring a Hatchery Attendant for the 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM shift in North Carolina. You will support daily hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility maintenance.

Attention to biosecurity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. The role requires readiness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed procedures.