Hatchery Technician I: Poultry Production & Welfare

Aviagen Inc; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and career development

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Hatchery Associate to support daily hatchery operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient production environment with strong animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and quality standards. You will perform production and sanitation duties including egg transfer, hatch preparation, chick handling, equipment cleaning, and facility maintenance in a fast-paced agricultural setting.

Reliability and safety-conscious teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Experience in agriculture, poultry, or sanitation is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hatchery facility according to standards.
• Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment and production areas.
• Transfer eggs from setters to hatchers per procedures and schedules.
• Prepare newly hatched chicks for processing, packaging, and shipment.
• Handle day-old chicks humanely following SOPs and guidelines.
• Assemble chick boxes and prepare shipping materials.
• Assist with hatch pull operations while maintaining chick quality.
• Monitor work areas for cleanliness, equipment function, and safety hazards; report concerns.
• Follow biosecurity, PPE, environmental safety, and QA policies.
• Maintain production records and documentation.
• Support inventory by notifying shortages.
• Participate in routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Assist with facility housekeeping to keep areas organized.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety and animal welfare awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependability

Follow SOPs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Hatchery Associate to support daily hatchery operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient production environment with strong animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and quality standards. You will perform production and sanitation duties including egg transfer, hatch preparation, chick handling, equipment cleaning, and facility maintenance in a fast-paced agricultural setting.

Reliability and safety-conscious teamwork are essential.