Transfer Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC Laurel Hatchery is seeking a Transfer Associate to efficiently move eggs from buggies to setter machines and to uphold strict safety and sanitation standards. The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts, with adherence to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Primary duties include machine checks, egg transfer, buggie handling, and environmental cleaning. High school diploma or equivalent is required; hatchery experience is a plus and basic math skills are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• 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 company policies and safety guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night/weekend shifts

Ethical conduct

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Transfer AssociateApply: Mississippi - Laurel Hatchery: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 2, 2026 (7 days left to apply): 2026-68656**Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below****Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY**Monday & 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 = $21.55**PRIMARY 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.).