Hatchery Entry Level - Transfer Side - 1st Shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Stable, full-time employment

Job summary

Bell & Evans is hiring a Hatchery Transfer Room Attendant in Fredericksburg, PA. This fast-paced role transfers developing eggs from incubator trays into hatching baskets, ensuring quality and animal welfare while supporting the hatchery process.

You will work with a team, load and move materials, operate transfer equipment, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards. This is a full-time, first-shift position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse, or production experience helpful but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required.
• Dependable with strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from incubator trays into hatching baskets according to procedures.
• Handle eggs carefully to maintain quality and prevent damage.
• Load and move trays, baskets, and carts throughout the transfer room.
• Operate transfer equipment as needed.
• Monitor the transfer process and report damaged eggs or equipment issues.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all food safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, and sanitation procedures.
• Report any safety or quality concerns immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependable

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: 1st Shift | 5:30 AM until production is finished | 4 days per week

Join the company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken®.

Bell & Evans is looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our Hatchery team as a Transfer Room Attendant. In this role, you'll help transfer developing eggs from incubator trays into hatching baskets to prepare them for the next stage of the hatchery process. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining our high standards for quality and animal welfare.

What You'll Do

• Transfer eggs from incubator trays into hatching baskets according to company procedures.

• Handle eggs carefully to help maintain quality and prevent damage.

• Load and move trays, baskets, and carts throughout the transfer room.

• Operate transfer equipment as needed.

• Monitor the transfer process and report damaged eggs or equipment issues.

• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe.

• Follow all food safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, and sanitation procedures.

• Report any safety or quality concerns immediately.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse, or production experience is helpful, but not required.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.

• Dependable with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

This is an active position that requires you to:

• Stand and walk for most of your shift.
• Repeatedly handle eggs, trays, and hatching baskets.
• Push and pull carts throughout the work area.
• Lift and move materials as needed for the position.
• Perform repetitive hand movements using both hands.
• Reach, bend, and twist throughout the shift.
• Maintain good balance while working on potentially wet or slippery floors.
• Work in a hatchery environment with varying temperatures and humidity.

Why Bell & Evans?

• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable, full-time employment with a family-owned company committed to excellence

If you're looking for a hands-on position where your work makes a difference from the very beginning of the process, we'd love to have you join the Bell & Evans Hatchery team!