Poultry Hatchery Production Associate

aviagen; Quitman (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 14 ;

401(k) retirement savings plan with会社

Job summary

Aviagen seeks a Hatchery Associate to support daily poultry hatchery operations in Georgia. You will help maintain a clean, safe production environment while upholding animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and quality standards.

The role covers egg handling, hatch preparation, chick handling, equipment sanitation, record-keeping, and collaboration with team members to meet production targets. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious and able to work in a fast-paced agricultural setting,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience in agricultural, poultry, manufacturing, production, warehouse, or sanitation is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess reliable transportation to and from work.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hatchery facility in accordance with company sanitation, biosecurity, and food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment, including setters, hatchers, conveyors, work tables, trays, floors, walls, ceilings, and other production equipment.
• Transfer eggs from setter machines to hatchers following established operating procedures and production schedules.
• Prepare newly hatched chicks for processing, sexing, vaccination (where applicable), packaging, and shipment to customer farms.
• Handle day-old chicks carefully and humanely in accordance with animal welfare standards, company SOPs, and applicable industry guidelines.
• Assemble chick boxes and prepare shipping materials for customer deliveries.
• Assist with hatch pull operations while ensuring chick quality standards are maintained.
• Monitor work areas for cleanliness, equipment functionality, and potential safety hazards, reporting concerns promptly to supervision.
• Follow all company policies regarding biosecurity, PPE, environmental health and safety, and quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation as assigned.
• Support inventory management by maintaining adequate supplies of production materials and notifying supervisors of shortages.
• Participate in routine preventive cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Assist with facility housekeeping to ensure production areas remain organized and free of debris.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production schedules and operational goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Animal welfare

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aviagen seeks a Hatchery Associate to support daily poultry hatchery operations in Georgia. You will help maintain a clean, safe production environment while upholding animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and quality standards.

The role covers egg handling, hatch preparation, chick handling, equipment sanitation, record-keeping, and collaboration with team members to meet production targets. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious and able to work in a fast-paced agricultural setting,