Hatchery Incubation Technician

Foster Farms; Waterford (CA); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Waterford, CA is seeking a Hatchery Worker to support day-to-day egg incubation operations. You will monitor incubators and hatch machines, perform light maintenance, and help set eggs according to the set sheet, ensuring quality and safety.

This on-site role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift heavy loads, and adherence to sanitation and disease-control policies. Pay starts at $18.50/hour with nightly premium shifts after 7pm and early-morning premium hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds repeatedly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach above head.
• Must be certifiable to operate a pallet jack and forklift.
• Must adhere to disease control policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incubator and hatch machines and perform light maintenance.
• Set eggs as per the set sheet.
• Monitor room temperature and humidifiers.
• Tray eggs, load/unload eggs and chicks, transfer, sanitation, and fog hatchery rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting 35 pounds

Bending & reaching

Move heavy egg racks

Sanitation tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Disease control policies

Education

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Foster Farms in Waterford, CA is seeking a Hatchery Worker to support day-to-day egg incubation operations. You will monitor incubators and hatch machines, perform light maintenance, and help set eggs according to the set sheet, ensuring quality and safety.

This on-site role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift heavy loads, and adherence to sanitation and disease-control policies. Pay starts at $18.50/hour with nightly premium shifts after 7pm and early-morning premium hours.