Hatchery Service/Dispatch Associate

aviagen; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates for positions on our Hatchery Service Team in Pageland, South Carolina. You will check and grade chicks to the quality standard, build boxes for transport, and label orders while maintaining biosecurity and PPE protocols.

The role requires physical work, reliable attendance, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with teamwork. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, and you should be self-motivated to work unsupervised

Qualifications

• Ability to handle moderate to physical work including pushing/pulling trolleys up to 50 lbs.
• Basic Math skills for everyday tasks.
• Must stand for extended periods and perform repetitive work.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to put forth effort.
• Ability to work well in a team with good communication.
• Familiarity with simple Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Check & grade chicks to the quality standard.
• Build boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders.
• Perform manual handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and hatchery areas.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order and stocks of consumables are sufficient.
• Follow biosecurity, PPE, cleaning and hygiene standards in all tasks.

Skills

Physical workload

Basic Math

Stamina

Work under pressure

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team. We offer good pay and excellent benefits. Job Description:

Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard

Should be self-motivated able to perform duties unsupervised and possess a positive attitude. Able to perform under stress and have good decision-making skills, take initiative, and strive for continuous improvement.

Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders

Manual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery

Ensure all equipment being used is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable material are available to achieve requirements.

Be confident that standards of chick & egg welfare are met at all times in the handling of chicks/eggs during the various treatments

Ensure you follow appropriate cleaning ad hygiene standards according to agreed company protocols.

Ensure you follow safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE at all times.

Ensure all accident and near miss reporting procedures are followed.

Ensure high standards of biosecurity are maintained at all times.

Job Qualifications:

Ability to handle moderate to physical work- pushing and pulling Trolleys up to 50 Lbs

Basic Math Skills

Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure

Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort

Ability to Work with a team

Good Communication Skills

Knowledge and understanding of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word