Hatchery Technician - Night Shift

Perdue Farms Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. in Salisbury, Maryland, is seeking a Night Shift Hatchery Technician to monitor incubators and maintain optimal conditions for all eggs.

You will work with maintenance to address issues, assist in loading/unloading egg trucks, and support sanitation to keep operations running smoothly. This onsite position offers a base rate of $17.24 per hour with potential pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Visually check hatchers and incubators every 3 hours for proper temperatures and humidity; record readings on designated forms.
• Record hall temperatures, static pressure, and water temperatures.
• Respond promptly to any alarms.
• If a mechanical problem is found, attempt to correct it or call a maintenance person immediately.
• Unload egg trucks and load trucks with racks and eggs; move weights up to 500 lbs per rack.
• Set eggs according to the set sheet and ensure machines are level and connected properly.
• Stack chick boxes on Thursday and Friday nights in the box room.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Job description

Hatchery Technician - Night Shift

Salisbury, Maryland, United States Apply Job ID 82116 Job Category Live Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Be a vital part of our hatchery operations and help ensure healthy, high-quality chicks every day! As a Hatchery Technician – Night Shift, you will monitor and record machine temperatures and humidity across all incubators and hatchers, ensuring optimal conditions for every egg. You’ll work closely with our maintenance team to quickly address any issues, keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll also be hands on with loading and unloading egg trucks, tray eggs, setting eggs, stacking chick boxes, and supporting sanitation efforts making you a key player in the production process. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced, team-oriented environment, enjoys hands‑on work, and takes pride in contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality hatchery operation.

This position is located onsite at our hatchery # 2 facility in Salisbury, Maryland.

This position has a base rate of $17.24 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Schedule

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5:00pm-5:00am

• Every 3 hours associate must visually check all hatchers and incubators for proper running temperatures, humidity levels and record readings on the designated forms.
• Also record hall temperatures, static pressure, and water temperatures.
• Respond promptly to any alarms.
• When a mechanical problem is found, the associate must attempt to correct the problem or call a maintenance person immediately for assistance.
• Unload egg trucks as they arrive. Trucks will have up to 36 racks weighing 500 lbs. each that will have to be pushed 100 ft.
• Reload truck with empty racks weighing 150 lbs. each.
• Clean egg truck prior to reloading.
• Assist in traying eggs prior to set.
• Set eggs according to the set sheet. Making sure machines are level and hooked up properly.
• Stack chick boxes on Thursday and Friday nights in the box room.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Reading and writing skills.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 150 degrees F. and humidity’s up to 100%.
• Exposed to chemicals, drugs, and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications.
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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