Hatchery Operations Specialist

CWT Farms; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

PTO beginning at 14 days annually

401(k) retirement savings plan with **

Training and career development

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Hatchery Associate to support daily hatchery operations, maintain cleanliness, and ensure animal welfare and biosecurity standards are met. Duties include egg transfer, chick handling, and processing preparation.

You will work in a fast-paced poultry environment, following SOPs and safety guidelines while contributing to production goals and accurate record-keeping. The role requires flexibility for weekends/holidays and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience in agricultural, poultry, manufacturing, production, warehouse, or sanitation is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess reliable transportation to and from work.
• Willin gness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hatchery facility in accordance with company sanitation, biosecurity, and food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment, including setters, hatchers, conveyors, work tables, trays, floors, walls, ceilings, and other production equipment.
• Transfer eggs from setter machines to hatchers following established operating procedures and production schedules.
• Prepare newly hatched chicks for processing, sexing, vaccination (where applicable), packaging, and shipment to customer farms.
• Handle day-old chicks carefully and humanely in accordance with animal welfare standards, company SOPs, and applicable industry guidelines.
• Assemble chick boxes and prepare shipping materials for customer deliveries.
• Assist with hatch pull operations while ensuring chick quality standards are maintained.
• Monitor work areas for cleanliness, equipment functionality, and potential safety hazards, reporting concerns promptly to supervision.
• Follow all company policies regarding biosecurity, PPE, environmental health and safety, and quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation as assigned.
• Support inventory management by maintaining adequate supplies of production materials and notifying supervisors of shortages.
• Participate in routine preventive cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Assist with facility housekeeping to ensure production areas remain organized and free of debris.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production schedules and operational goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Independent work

Weekend flexibility

Transportation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Hatchery Associate to support daily hatchery operations, maintain cleanliness, and ensure animal welfare and biosecurity standards are met. Duties include egg transfer, chick handling, and processing preparation.

You will work in a fast-paced poultry environment, following SOPs and safety guidelines while contributing to production goals and accurate record-keeping. The role requires flexibility for weekends/holidays and reliable transportation.