Hatchery Lead - 1st Shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA, is seeking a Hatchery Lead to oversee daily hatchery operations and drive production and technical excellence within the department.

You will lead a team, coordinate with maintenance, QA and sanitation, and address safety and quality concerns proactively.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred but not necessary.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a hatchery preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Back-up for QA Supervisor position.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily hatchery operations and oversee production and technical activities within the department.
• Coordinate safety, quality, and training initiatives with maintenance, QA, and sanitation teams.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervise staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Training

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join the Company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken…Bell and Evans!

The Hatchery lead position is responsible for assisting with daily operations of the hatchery. Responsible for leading all production and technical aspects within department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:Other duties may be assigned

• Must take a proactive role in immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assisting with training employees, assigning and directing work; appraising performance.
• Work in conjunction with maintenance, Quality Assurance and Sanitation to coordinate projects and handle opportunities as they arise.
• Perform tasks as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members both individually and within a group setting.
• Must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Individuals must have the ability to lift to 50 pounds, as well as perform all physical tasks necessary to complete the job successfully.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school education preferred but not necessary.

1-3 years’ experience working in a hatchery preferred but not required.

Language Skills

Ability to speak English, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

FOOD SAFETY:

Take a proactive role in assuring safe, quality products are produced by immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns and this position serves as the back-up for QA Supervisor position.