Hatchery Technician: Incubation, Chick Care & Data Tracking

VALO BioMedia; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VALO BioMedia North America, LLC is seeking a Hatchery Associate in Adel, IA. You will comply with bio-security SOPs, operate incubators and hatchers, candle eggs, transfer eggs, and count chicks weekly.

Data on hatch rate, temperature, humidity, and other SOP requirements must be collected daily using various devices. You will prepare pre-incubated eggs for shipping, load-out chicks onto transport, respond to alarms, and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and SOPs.
• Legibly document reports and hatchery data as required.
• Ability to speak effectively with coworkers.
• Proficiency using smartphones, tablets, printers, scanners, and radios.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all bio-security policies and procedures of VALO BioMedia North America, LLC.
• Compliance with and enforcement of all Standard Operating Procedures as detailed by VALO BioMedia North America, LLC.
• Handle and candling of eggs, including transfer from incubator to hatcher.
• Operate incubators and hatchers per SOPs.
• Count chicks weekly.
• Perform equipment maintenance as needed.
• Clean and disinfect equipment weekly; operate washer for hatching baskets and equipment.

Skills

Reading skills

Documentation

Oral communication

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphones

Tablets

Printers

Scanners

Radios

Job description

VALO BioMedia North America, LLC is seeking a Hatchery Associate in Adel, IA. You will comply with bio-security SOPs, operate incubators and hatchers, candle eggs, transfer eggs, and count chicks weekly.

Data on hatch rate, temperature, humidity, and other SOP requirements must be collected daily using various devices. You will prepare pre-incubated eggs for shipping, load-out chicks onto transport, respond to alarms, and work flexible hours.