Hatchery Associate I

Aviagen•Watertown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviagen is hiring candidates for Hatcher Lead Position. This position will be responsible for assisting with Hatchery management. This role will ensure that maintenance of buildings and equipment are kept up to standards and additionally ensuring compliance of the Human resources, Animal Welfare, Safety, Workers Comp, Quality and Biosecurity programs and policies by all individuals.

Requirements

Ability to understand oral and written instructions, and perform high level tasks under direct instruction of the Hatchery Supervisor or Production Team
Microsoft office Computer Skills
Ability to maintain and record data pertinent to hatchery operations without error
Ability to trouble-shoot hatchery equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with both lower and higher ranked individuals
Ability to lead the hatchery in the event of the Hatchery Manager absence
High school graduate level proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic
Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
5 years’ experience in hatchery or as a hatchery Supervisor

Responsibilities

Assists with the supervision of activities of the hatchery employees as required
Monitors poultry health and takes proper and immediate steps to prevent and treat diseases
Gain familiarity with controller and ventilation systems and adjust ventilation and heat in accordance to incubation guidelines and manger’s instructions
Gain familiarity with hatchers and incubators
Assists the supervisor with implementation of poultry practices as outlined in Hatchery SOP and other communications
Assures that hatchery equipment is properly maintained
Implements power and emergency procedures when needed
Meets required hatchery schedules by providing proper cleaning, disinfecting and set up for placements
Maintains the hatchery premises, buildings, and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner at all times which includes monitoring and troubleshooting issues with hatchers, incubators, injectors etc…
Assists with work schedule development
Complete and maintain supplies for bird services such as vaccines, wing bands, spray vaccines, and injectors independently or while leading a team
Adheres to all Safety, Biosecurity and Animal Welfare programs in collaboration with the Veterinary Services and EHS Departments
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures
Responsible for all hatchery data entry, as directed by hatchery manager
Assist in the oversight of proper training of new members of the crew
Complete and Oversee weekly & monthly test sampling, including but not limited to: water samples, vaccine samples, and completing all submission forms in their entirety
Follow established guidelines in regards to directing hourly employees (without disciplinary oversight)
Performs any and all functions as assigned by Hatchery Manager or Production Team Management with no unreported issues