Hatchery Lead — 1st Shift Operations & Safety

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

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.