Hatchery Technician I: Quality, Welfare & Biosecurity

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates to join our Hatchery Service Team in Oklahoma. This role involves ensuring chick quality, welfare, and efficient hatchery operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to perform physical work, stand for extended periods, and work well in a team. Basic math, reliability, and good communication are essential. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; able to perform physical labor.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Reliable and punctual with good attendance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard
• 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 is in good working order and stocks of consumables
• Maintain high chick and egg welfare standards during handling
• Follow cleaning and hygiene standards per company protocols
• Follow safe working practices and wear PPE
• Report accidents and near misses
• Maintain biosecurity standards

Skills

Basic Math

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Stamina / Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Aviagen is seeking candidates to join our Hatchery Service Team in Oklahoma. This role involves ensuring chick quality, welfare, and efficient hatchery operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to perform physical work, stand for extended periods, and work well in a team. Basic math, reliability, and good communication are essential. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.