Hatchery QC Technician — Cleanliness & Biosecurity

Perdue Farms Inc.; Westover (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1 yr

Critical illness insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Hatchery Quality Control Checker to protect product quality and animal health in a clean, biosecure hatchery environment.

You will ensure hatchers and rooms are sanitized and reset racks for the next cycle, contributing to high standards of quality, safety and operational excellence. The role offers a base rate of $19.24 per hour with potential pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean hatchers, hatcher tops and hatcher room to maintain a low to zero bacteria and mold level.
• Empty hatcher racks back into the hatcher room at completion of clean up.
• Must be able to use broom, shovel, mop and scrub brushes to remove chick down, and work with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect hatchers through hand scrubbing and high-pressure washer.
• Must follow poultry welfare guidelines.

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Hatchery Quality Control Checker to protect product quality and animal health in a clean, biosecure hatchery environment.

You will ensure hatchers and rooms are sanitized and reset racks for the next cycle, contributing to high standards of quality, safety and operational excellence. The role offers a base rate of $19.24 per hour with potential pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.