Incubator Attendant - Hatchery (Nights)

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

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best
and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our
success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment,
while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour.

(Additional $1.00per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00per hour forhours worked between12:00am-4:59am)

• Responsible for monitoring incubator and hatch machines; correcting problems with light maintenance work.
• Responsible for setting the right eggs as per the set sheet.
• Responsible for monitoring room temperature and humidifiers.
• Responsible for traying the correct eggs as per the set sheet, properly loading and unloading eggs and or chicks, transferring, sanitation, and fogging hatchery rooms.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills – written and verbal.
• Must have some mechanical aptitude to fix incubators, hatchers.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach above head.
• Able to move full egg racks (on wheels) weighing approximately 1400—1600 pounds.
• Ability to use sanitation tools (i.e., power hoses, foggers).
• Must adhere to disease control policies.
• Must be certifiable to operate a pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality
food and great moments for millions of families.

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