Hatchery Clerk - 1st Shift

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1 yr

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms seeks a Hatchery Clerk to provide essential administrative support for hatchery operations, including call handling, data entry, and scheduling. The role supports daily documentation and communication across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining files, managing supplies, and ensuring safety compliance. The position offers an hourly wage with opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, communication, analytical, and math skills.
• Business classes and/or schooling in office administration and computers.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones professionally and relay messages to Hatchery Manager and Assistant Manager.
• Enter accurate egg set, chick hatch, and placement data in mainframe systems daily.
• Disseminate daily chick delivery schedules and processing stack-off plans.
• Process invoices promptly and maintain organized filing including sensitive personnel data.
• Manage supply inventory and place orders.
• Follow safety requirements and wear appropriate clothing.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Analytical

Math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That's Perdue.

Be the organizational hub that keeps hatchery operations running smoothly. As a Hatchery Clerk, you will provide essential administrative support that helps coordinate daily hatchery activities, from managing calls and maintaining documentation to handling data entry, inventory tracking, and accounts payable support. You will play an important role in preparing chick delivery schedules, maintaining reports and communications, and supporting overall office operations. This role is ideal for detail oriented, organized professionals who enjoy supporting a fast paced environment and contributing to the success of daily hatchery operations.

This position has a target wage of $17.50 - $26.50 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Schedule: Mon,Tue, Thurs, Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm and Wed 7:00am - 12:00pm. Weekends/ Saturdays as business needs dictate.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Answer telephones in a professional manner and take/relay messages for the Hatchery Manager and Assistant Manager.
• Daily entry of accurate egg set, chick hatch, and chick placement data into mainframe computer applications.
• Dissemination of daily chick delivery schedules and processing stack-off plans.
• Timely payment of invoices and efficient management of office filing system, including invoices and sensitive personnel data.
• Proper management of supply inventory and ordering.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including the wear of proper clothing and preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, communication, analytical, and math skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Business classes and/or schooling in office administration and computers.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Working in a normal office environment which includes, but not limited to, moving and sitting in an upright position and working on wet, moist, and dry floors which include concrete, metal and plastic grating surfaces up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Exposure to temperature ranges of <75 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Exposure to chick down, vaccines, disinfectants and other chemicals used in hatchery management.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending on the task being performed.
• Normal exposure to chemicals listed in plant MSDS.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.