HATCHERY EMBREX LABORER

JBS Foods; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will play a crucial role in the hatchery processes. This position involves ensuring the highest standards of quality control and animal welfare while working in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for various tasks, including managing egg placements, training team members, and maintaining safety protocols. If you are physically capable and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a vital industry while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. and work in high temperatures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hatchery quality control and animal welfare programs.
• Ensure correct eggs are placed into appropriate hatchers.
• Monitor machines and document findings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

The position is responsible for being part of the Embrex hatchery processes. This includes pulling eggs from setters, running them through the clear egg remover, pulling rots, ensuring proper vaccination, and placing eggs into the correct hatchers. The schedule typically includes Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 3:00 am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
2. Comply with the company’s low transfer crack assessment expectations.
3. Ensure correct eggs are pulled and placed into the appropriate hatchers.
4. Work in environments exceeding 100°F and withstand unpleasant odors.
5. Lift or push/pull 50 lbs. repeatedly; stand, walk, bend, squat, push, grasp, kneel, reach, and stretch frequently.
6. Set up and clean process areas, halls, and setters.
7. Stay until all hatchery duties are completed to verify quality.
8. Train and fill in for absent team members.
9. Maintain a safe, efficient, and economical operation; monitor safety and report issues.
10. Participate in egg set, transfer, and chick processing; serve as a lead for questions or concerns; learn to navigate the MTECH program.
11. Maintain detailed documentation of transfer, processing, vaccine tracking, and egg placement.
12. Monitor machines and equipment; document findings; perform adjustments or report deficiencies.
13. Assist in creating and updating training materials for team members.
14. Cross-train in other hatchery positions as needed.
15. Perform other duties as assigned; may work nights, days, holidays, or weekends.

Expectations:

1. Enforce all company policies on personnel, quality, safety, and food safety.
2. Maintain a positive work environment; communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
3. Remain on premises until all tasks are completed.
4. Follow all company policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Receive training from automation and incubation vendors, internal trainers, and management.
• Communicate effectively to maintain harmony with coworkers.
• Work the outlined schedule.
• Must not raise poultry or birds.
• English reading, writing, and speaking skills preferred.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.