Transfer Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Ellisville (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Ellisville, MS is seeking egg-handling personnel to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines while maintaining PPE and adhering to safety and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires physical stamina, attention to procedures, and teamwork in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Night and weekend availability is required, with potential extended shifts. Equal opportunity employer; competitive entry pay and benefits commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Strong work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and sanitize equipment.
• Move egg buggies and assist with handling heavy loads.
• Follow all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Night/weekend shifts

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed BelowShift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARYMonday & Tuesday - Shift Time: 2:00 PM to 2:00 AMFriday & Saturday - Shift Time: 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM*** SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY***Pay Ranges:Entry through 4 years of Employment = $20.555 years through 9 years of Employment = $20.8010 years through 14 years of Employment = $21.0515 years through 19 years of Employment = $21.3020 plus years of Employment = $21.55PRIMARY FUNCTION:Primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to setter machine. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: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.REQUIRED SKILLS:Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or equivalent.Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.Basic math functions and skills.SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: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.).We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.