Hatchery Operations Lead: Incubation, Biosecurity & QC

Hendrix Genetics; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrix Genetics in Grand Island, NE is seeking a Hatchery Operations Associate to maintain inventories and oversee incubation processes for day-old chicks. You will learn setters, hatchers, ventilation, and other systems under the Hatchery Manager, while contributing to quality control and biosecurity programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 2 years hatchery experience, strong computer skills (Word & Excel), and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years hatchery experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff and work with management.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventories of products needed for production of day-old chicks as directed by manager.
• Manages oversight of incubation processes for the hatchery including setters, hatchers, ventilation systems, and other systems as directed by Hatchery Manager.
• Assist management in quality control, evaluations of 14-day breakouts, moisture loss of eggs set, and other parameters important for viability of day-old chicks.
• Develop knowledge of poultry diseases and administration and inventory of vaccines for day-old chicks.
• Assist in implementing biosecurity protocols for the hatchery.
• Assist with hiring, training, evaluation, and disciplining hatchery staff.
• Assist in on-call weekend checks of the facility as needed.
• Implement and assist in development of SOPs for the hatchery.
• Stay up to date on all Safety, Biosecurity and Animal Welfare programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Biosecurity awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years hatchery experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hendrix Genetics in Grand Island, NE is seeking a Hatchery Operations Associate to maintain inventories and oversee incubation processes for day-old chicks. You will learn setters, hatchers, ventilation, and other systems under the Hatchery Manager, while contributing to quality control and biosecurity programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 2 years hatchery experience, strong computer skills (Word & Excel), and leadership abilities.