Hatchery Technician – Incubator Operations

Foster Farms; Waterford (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Waterford, CA is seeking a Hatchery Worker to monitor incubators and hatch machines, set eggs, and assist with loading and sanitation. The role requires keeping equipment in good condition and following set procedures to ensure high quality eggs and chicks.

The position pays $18.50 per hour with additional overtime premiums for evening and overnight hours, and you’ll work as part of a team focused on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Mechanical aptitude to fix incubators and hatchers.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach above head.
• Able to move egg racks weighing 1400–1600 pounds.
• Ability to use sanitation tools like power hoses and foggers.
• Certifiable to operate pallet jack and forklift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incubator and hatch machines with light maintenance.
• Set eggs as per the set sheet and ensure correct loading.
• Monitor room temperature and humidifiers.
• Tray eggs and load/unload eggs or chicks; perform sanitation and fogging.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting 35 lbs

Bending/reaching

Team player

Initiative

Safety-conscious

Punctuality

Growth mindset

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Sanitation tools

Job description

Foster Farms in Waterford, CA is seeking a Hatchery Worker to monitor incubators and hatch machines, set eggs, and assist with loading and sanitation. The role requires keeping equipment in good condition and following set procedures to ensure high quality eggs and chicks.

The position pays $18.50 per hour with additional overtime premiums for evening and overnight hours, and you’ll work as part of a team focused on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced hatchery environment.