Hatchery Lead - 1st Shift

Bell-; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking a Hatchery Lead on 1st shift in Fredericksburg, PA. The role oversees daily hatchery operations, ensures production and technical tasks are executed efficiently, and supports safety and quality initiatives.

Required are strong leadership, ability to train staff, and effective communication. High school education is preferred; 1–3 years in a hatchery is desirable. Lifting up to 50 pounds and extensive teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership abilities in a production or hatchery environment.
• Experience training staff and directing work assignments.
• Strong focus on safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily hatchery operations and coordinate production and technical activities.
• Address safety or quality concerns promptly and proactively.
• Collaborate with maintenance, QA and Sanitation on projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and train employees, assign tasks, and assess performance.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership, both individually and in groups.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Training

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Hatchery Lead - 1st Shift

Full-time Regular Direct Labor Fredericksburg, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4742

Salary: $24.26 Annually

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.