Hatchery Laborer

City of Altoona, PA; Belleville (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Altoona, PA is seeking an entry level Hatchery Laborer to support daily hatchery operations in a poultry facility. Primary tasks include cleaning incubators, sorting chicks, loading hatched chicks into delivery trucks, and administering vaccinations as needed.

Shifts vary by crew with full-time hours; this role requires physical stamina and a strict adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40–60 lbs and perform repetitive tasks in a hatchery environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Basic mechanical and physical stamina suitable for hatchery operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean incubators and maintain hatchery equipment.
• Sort chicks and load hatched chicks into trucks for delivery.
• Administer vaccinations and support overall hatchery operations.

Skills

Lifting 40-60 lbs

Attention to detail

Follow safety protocols

Mechanical stamina

Job description

Hatchery Laborer

City of Altoona, PA

Job Description

The Hatchery Laborer will work in a poultry hatchery environment, performing tasks such as cleaning incubators, sorting chicks, loading hatched chicks into trucks for delivery, administering vaccinations, and maintaining overall hatchery operations.

Schedule

• Daylight Crew: Sunday—Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., plus occasional additional hours as needed.
• Transfer Crew: Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday. Shifts begin 7:00–9:00 a.m. and last approximately 10 hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40–60 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Basic mechanical and physical stamina suitable for a hatchery setting.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other