Hatchery Technician: Night Shifts, PPE Ready

waynefarms; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Union Springs, AL, seeks a poultry hatchery worker to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines and perform routine machine checks. You will maintain cleanliness and assist with sanitation, following NCC Animal Welfare guidelines and all regulations.

The role requires PPE use, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. Prior hatchery exposure and basic math skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).

Skills

unsupervised work

night/weekend work

work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne Farms in Union Springs, AL, seeks a poultry hatchery worker to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines and perform routine machine checks. You will maintain cleanliness and assist with sanitation, following NCC Animal Welfare guidelines and all regulations.

The role requires PPE use, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. Prior hatchery exposure and basic math skills are beneficial.