Hatchery Processing Lead — Early Morning Shift

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms, Inc. seeks a Hatchery Processing Crew Lead to oversee chick processing operations, ensuring accurate records and proper flock separation. You will manage hatch counts, vaccine logistics, and documentation to support smooth processing line flow and animal well-being.

The base rate is $19.59 per hour with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime, and a bonus based on performance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Maintained a minimum of six months of continuous employment.
• Preferred Education and Experience: High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lift 10 lb. boxes of chicks from conveyor approx.12” from the floor and stack on pallets approximately 5.5’ high, push loaded dollies weighing 105 lbs. 100ft.
• Keep accurate records of chicks hatched, box count and vaccine inventories. Process required paperwork for chick delivery. Perform all poultry care checks on time.
• Mix vaccine for spray cabinet using proper vaccine mixing procedures. Personal protective equipment must be worn when mixing.
• Check each flock of chicks for box count accuracy and chick quality by manually and visually checking full boxes of chicks. Be able to make counter adjustments for counting accuracy as needed.
• Assist in sliding empty boxes onto the box de-stacker, always keeping it full.
• Assist in sliding full boxes off the box re-stacker onto pallets. Understand the proper operation of the de-stacker, re-stacker and be able to adjust.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Job description

Perdue Farms, Inc. seeks a Hatchery Processing Crew Lead to oversee chick processing operations, ensuring accurate records and proper flock separation. You will manage hatch counts, vaccine logistics, and documentation to support smooth processing line flow and animal well-being.

The base rate is $19.59 per hour with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime, and a bonus based on performance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this role.