Hatchery Production Associate - Murfreesboro

Perdue Farms; Murfreesboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Training and growth opportunities

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Hatchery Production Associate in Murfreesboro, NC. The role focuses on maintaining optimal hatchery conditions, ensuring egg handling quality, and supporting daily operations to deliver healthy chicks and high-quality products.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, adhere to safety standards, and collaborate with a team to meet production goals and maintain Perdue's quality standards across all hatchery activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, set, and transfer approximately 991,440 eggs per week with minimal damage to maximize hatchability.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize the hatchery, including equipment, to reduce mold and bacteria.
• Operate tray wash and separator machines to maximize throughput and minimize product damage.
• Safely transport and process approximately 250,000 chicks daily with accurate distribution and quality control.
• Perform duties as directed by management in line with SOPs, fostering team spirit.

Skills

Reliable

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hatchery Production Associate - Murfreesboro

The Production Associate, plays a vital role in ensuring product quality and supporting smooth daily operations. In this role, you will demonstrate keen attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety as you manage production tasks that directly impact our standards and product excellence.

• Full Time
• Travel: Minimal (if any)

Success Profile

What makes a successful Production Associate at Perdue? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Team Player

Culture & Values

At Perdue, we believe that success starts with our people. Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive as part of the Perdue family.

The career path depicted below is intended as a potential roadmap, not a fixed journey. This path is designed to inspire you to explore different directions, based on your unique strengths and interests and allowing for personal and professional development. We encourage open conversations about your career goals to ensure that your journey at Perdue aligns with your aspirations.

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Murfreesboro, North Carolina, United States

Summary

As a Hatchery Production Associate, you play a key role in creating the optimal environment where healthy, high-quality chicks begin their journey. This hands‑on position supports a variety of essential hatchery activities that ensure proper incubation, hatching, and care, all while maintaining precise environmental conditions. Your work directly contributes to delivering a superior product to Perdue Farms growers and helps to uphold the high standards of quality, care, and excellence that define our operations.

• Correctly receive, set, and transfer approximately 991,440 eggs per week, ensuring minimum damage while maximizing hatchability.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize entire hatchery, which may include 68 hatchers and setters, 37 evaporative coolers, 14 heaters and associated duct work, reducing to the greatest extent possible the presence of mold and bacteria.
• Properly and efficiently operate tray wash and/or separator machines, ensuring maximum throughput with minimum product damage.
• Safely transport and process approximately 250,000 chicks daily, ensuring accurate chick distribution and proper chick quality control.
• Perform all duties as requested by management in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with hatchery and company standard operating procedures, while fostering team spirit and morale.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent.
• Reading and writing skills.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Moving in an upright position and working on wet, dry, and often slippery concrete floors for up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Must be able to lift overhead and control 35 lbs to a height of approximately 84 inches.
• Exposure to temperatures from <32° to 101.25° with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Extended exposure to temperatures from 99° to 101° with 82% humidity for periods up to 2 hours in a single interval.
• Exposure to noise ranges of <50db to >110db and light intensity range of <50-to-75–100-foot candles.
• Bending, twisting, and lifting, while grasping containers weighing up to 35 lbs, at intervals up to 10 times per minute, at maximum forward angles of 30-60°. Squatting, lifting and carrying weights of up to 35 lbs while walking distances of 10 – 20 feet.
• Exposure to chlorinated water <50ppm, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, poultry vaccines, and other chemicals as listed in hatchery MSDS.
• Must wear and/or use personal protective equipment/devices in accordance with SOPs and company directives.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a flexible benefits plan! We have an award‑winning approach to associate health, wellness and safety and a flexible benefits plan that lets you match your coverage to your changing needs. We’ll reward you for your accomplishments, and help you reach your goals.
• Comprehensive healthcare options for employees and families.
• Paid time off for rest and recharge.
• Opportunities for training and growth.
• Safety gear and protocols ensured.
• 401(k) plan with company match.