Hatchery Attendant: Night & Weekend Shifts + Training

Wayne Farms; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Texas seeks a Hatchery Attendant to support daily hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility upkeep. This role requires attention to biosecurity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform hourly checks, respond to alarms, assist with fumigation, and maintain sanitary standards. On-site training and benefits start day one, with a schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must complete required logs and forms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Follow detailed processes with accuracy.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Makes hourly checks of hatchers and setters, recording problems and performing minor repairs.
• Calls maintenance/management for major repairs.
• Makes checks inside setters/hatchers for humidifier leaks and proper turning.
• Responds to hatchery alarms; repairs or notifies management.
• Performs security checks and locks doors after daytime shift.
• Operates auxiliary power unit and electrical panel changes during power failures.
• Notifies Hatchery Manager when power issues occur.
• Refills wick reservoirs per supervisor’s instructions.
• Assists with fumigation schedule for hatchers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Log records

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Night/weekend shifts

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

MVR requirements

Job description

Wayne Farms in Texas seeks a Hatchery Attendant to support daily hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, chick care, and facility upkeep. This role requires attention to biosecurity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform hourly checks, respond to alarms, assist with fumigation, and maintain sanitary standards. On-site training and benefits start day one, with a schedule that includes nights and weekends.