Hatchery Quality Assurance Technician

Amick Farms; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amick Farms in Hurlock, MD is hiring a Hatchery QA Assistant to support critical poultry QA functions on-site. You will mix vaccines and assist with automated egg injection machines, while weighing and inspecting chicks hourly to ensure flock standards are met.

Applicants must follow strict biosecurity rules and maintain clean lab environments, adhering to animal welfare guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by the QA Manager, with noise exposure from machinery expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for entire shift.
• Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Follow strict biosecurity rules and maintain clean lab environments.
• Adhere to animal welfare guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Mix vaccines and assist with operating the automated egg injection machines.
• Weigh and inspect chicks hourly to ensure flocks meet standards.
• Follow biosecurity rules, maintain clean lab environments, and adhere to animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested by the QA Manager.
• Note: increased noise levels due to machinery.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Yield

Cost

Relationships

Job description

Amick Farms in Hurlock, MD is hiring a Hatchery QA Assistant to support critical poultry QA functions on-site. You will mix vaccines and assist with automated egg injection machines, while weighing and inspecting chicks hourly to ensure flock standards are met.

Applicants must follow strict biosecurity rules and maintain clean lab environments, adhering to animal welfare guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by the QA Manager, with noise exposure from machinery expected.