Transfer Associate

waynefarms; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking an Egg Handler to transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines in a US hatchery environment. You will follow PPE protocols and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing up to 8 hours, and working nights, weekends and holidays. Equal opportunity employer offering a stable shift pattern in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Comfort with night, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts.
• Good work ethic, honesty and strong character.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs from buggies to setter machines.
• Perform machine checks and maintain PPE usage.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, floors and buggies.
• Follow safety policies and animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

work unsupervised

night/weekend shifts

integrity

Education

High School diploma

Poultry industry exp

Basic math

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY

Monday & Tuesday - Shift Time: 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Friday & Saturday - Shift Time: 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM

*** SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY***

Pay Ranges:

• Entry through 4 years of Employment = $20.55
• 5 years through 9 years of Employment = $20.80
• 10 years through 14 years of Employment = $21.05
• 15 years through 19 years of Employment = $21.30
• 20 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.).

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.