Poultry Hatchery Operations Lead

Harrison Poultry Inc.; Bethlehem (GA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Harrison Poultry Inc. in Bethlehem, GA, is seeking a Hatchery Supervisor to oversee daily hatchery operations and ensure high hatch rates and chick quality.

The role reports to the Hatchery Manager and requires leadership to manage staff and biosecurity compliance. The incumbent will manage incubation, hatching, chick processing, and transportation readiness, while maintaining records and ensuring welfare standards in a fast-paced poultry environment.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree in poultry science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in poultry hatchery with prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work in warm, humid environment with exposure to dust, poultry odors, and noise.
• Leadership and communication skills to manage staff and coordinate with farm and plant teams.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise hatchery staff in operating incubators and hatchers to maintain incubation conditions.
• Monitor egg fertility, hatch rates, and chick health, adjusting equipment settings to maximize yield.
• Coordinate egg receiving from breeder farms, inspecting egg quality and ensuring proper storage.
• Oversee chick processing, ensuring healthy chicks are prepared for transport to broiler farms.
• Train staff on hatchery procedures, biosecurity protocols and equipment use to maintain standards.
• Maintain accurate records of egg sets, hatches, and chick deliveries, reporting performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage hatchery sanitation, supervising cleaning of incubators, hatchers, and chick handling areas.
• Coordinate with live haul teams to schedule chick deliveries, aligning with placement needs.
• Report equipment malfunctions, chick quality issues, or staffing needs to the Hatchery Manager.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Biosecurity knowledge

Record-keeping

Formação académica

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in poultry science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Harrison Poultry Inc. in Bethlehem, GA, is seeking a Hatchery Supervisor to oversee daily hatchery operations and ensure high hatch rates and chick quality.

The role reports to the Hatchery Manager and requires leadership to manage staff and biosecurity compliance. The incumbent will manage incubation, hatching, chick processing, and transportation readiness, while maintaining records and ensuring welfare standards in a fast-paced poultry environment.