Hatchery Lead Associate

Wayne Farms; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Moultrie, GA seeks an hourly hatchery team member to assist in safety processes, operate hatchery equipment, and lead fellow team members as needed.

The role requires prior hatchery experience, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic to ensure high-quality poultry production and adherence to NCC guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous hatchery experience required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assist Hatchery Supervisor in safety processes, operation and observation of hatchery operations.
• Train and assist hatchery employees.
• Place eggs in incubator trays, and place baskets into hatchers.
• Pull and push buggies.
• Place trays of chicks on line.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hatchery experience

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

Leadership abilities

Cooperation with supervisors

Unsupervised work ability

Job description

Primarily responsible for performing a variety of duties within hatchery, and assisting/leading hourly team members. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist Hatchery Supervisor in safety processes, and operation and observation of hatchery operations.
• Train and assist hatchery employees.
• Place eggs in incubator trays, and place baskets into hatchers.
• Pull and push buggies.
• Place trays of chicks on line.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Previous hatchery experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Basic math functions and skills.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand up to 8 hours and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crawls and bends.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
• Work around raw, live animal odors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wayne Farms

Together, we make chicken amazing. A career that makes an amazing difference starts here by feeding a growing world.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is a leading poultry producer, offering a diverse range of high-quality products while prioritizing integrity and responsible practices across its extensive operations.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2022

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

30% in 12 mo

3,002 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Footprint

Company Wayne Farms

Location Moultrie, Georgia, United States