Service Room worker

Headstart Hatching; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company-mp

401K plan with company match

PTO accrual

Two personal days per year

Holiday pay

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Headstart Hatching is seeking a Service Room Worker in Willmar, MN to support turkey poult processing and sorting. You will perform toe removal and beak shortening, and you will help load and unload poults to designated hatchery areas.

Responsibilities include operating automated processing equipment such as MPSP and PSP machines, monitoring for issues, and assisting with additional hatchery tasks to maintain efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with turkey handling preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible hours with weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform toe removal and beak shortening procedures on turkey poults using approved methods and equipment.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of turkey poults to specific hatchery areas.
• Operate automated processing and sorting equipment, including MPSP and PSP machines, and conveyor belts.
• Report abnormalities or issues to management.
• Assist with other hatchery tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Tools

MPSP machines

PSP machines

Job description

Position Purpose

The Service Room Worker will be responsible for carrying out all processing and sorting activities related to the production of turkey poults. This includes heel clipping, IR beak blunting, sexing, and sorting turkey poults according to their intended destination or gender. The role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
This is a critical role in ensuring that the turkey hatchery produces high-quality poults that meet industry standards and customer expectations. The Turkey Hatchery Service Room Worker will play an important part in maintaining the efficiency of the hatchery’s processing and sorting operations, using both manual and automated methods to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform toe removal and beak shortening procedures on turkey poults using approved methods and equipment.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of turkey poults to specific areas of that hatchery
• Operating automated processing and sorting equipment, including MPSP and PSP machines, and conveyor belts.
• Reporting any abnormalities or issues to the proper management
• Assisting with other hatchery-related tasks as needed or required.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of turkey egg and poult handling procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with biosecurity protocols and industry regulations is a plus.
• Previous Hatchery experience preferred.
  Skills
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication
• Bilingual in Spanish and English - preferred
  Abilities
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Core business hours: Daytime hours, start and end times may vary.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.
  Working conditions
  Hatcheries have a range of working conditions depending on the department. Majority of the positions have a room temperature of mid to high 70s. Fluff is a natural byproduct of hatching birds, which can be spread throughout the facility. Cleaning is very important to maintain a safe environment for the poults, so some washing with hot water may be required which may raise humidity in certain cases. Deviations of these conditions is dependent on department and the need for eggs or poults.

Who We Are:

Headstart Hatching is the first turkey hatchery in the world to hatch commercial poults with immediate access to feed and water from the moment the hatchling leaves the egg and throughout their stay from hatch to the farm. This industry-changing technology will eventually be shared with the world, but first we are going to put it to good use for our region’s benefit. Located in Willmar, MN, we are part of a family of companies that have made this place our home for over 75 years, and Headstart Hatching is the next (and not last) company we have committed to build here.

Benefits at Headstart Hatching:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short-term disability, and company paid life insurance.
Pay Rate: $18.09
This is a full time position.