Hatchery Quality Control Checker - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods in Westover, Maryland, is seeking a Hatchery Quality Control Checker for the 1st shift. You will protect product quality and animal health by maintaining a clean, biosecure hatchery environment.

You will clean hatchers, hatcher tops and rooms, reset racks, and follow poultry welfare guidelines. Base pay is $19.24 per hour with potential pay premiums and overtime; a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hatchery Quality Control Checker - 1st Shift

Westover, Maryland, United States Job ID 81024 Job Category Live Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and 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. That's Perdue.

Summary

As a Hatchery Quality Control Checker, you play a vital role in protecting product quality and animal health by maintaining a clean, biosecure hatchery environment. You’ll ensure hatchers, hatcher tops, and rooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to support low to zero bacteria and mold levels. By carefully resetting hatcher racks after cleanup, you help keep operations running smoothly and ready for the next cycle. This hands-on role makes a direct impact every day, supporting high standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence.

This position is located at the Westover hatchery.

This position has a base rate of $19.24 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 5:00am-3:00pm

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Reading and writing skills.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and humidities up to 100%.
• Exposed to chemicals, drups and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 4 lbs. to a height of 6 feet, to push 75 lbs. a distance of 75 feet and lift 20 - 25 lbs. to a height of 3 feet.
• Must be able to work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment.

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.