Hatchery Associate I

Aviagen•Sallisaw, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviagen is seeking candidates to join their Hatchery Service Team. This role involves checking and grading chicks to quality standards, constructing boxes for chick transport, and performing manual handling tasks related to transferring eggs and chicks within the hatchery. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, capable of working unsupervised, and possess a positive attitude. The position requires the ability to perform under stress, make sound decisions, take initiative, and commit to continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include ensuring all equipment is operational, maintaining sufficient consumable materials, and consistently meeting chick and egg welfare standards during handling and treatments. Adherence to company protocols for cleaning, hygiene, safe working practices, PPE usage, accident reporting, and biosecurity is mandatory. Aviagen highlights its significant role in global food production and offers career opportunities that contribute to the poultry industry, fostering an environment of innovation and progressive problem-solving.

Requirements

Should be self-motivated
Able to perform duties unsupervised
Possess a positive attitude
Able to perform under stress
Have good decision-making skills
Take initiative
Strive for continuous improvement
Ability to handle moderate to physical work- pushing and pulling Trolleys up to 50 Lbs
Basic Math Skills
Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work under pressure
Proven reliability in work attendance
Willingness to give best effort
Ability to Work with a team
Good Communication Skills
Knowledge and understanding of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word

Responsibilities

Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard
Perform duties unsupervised
Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders
Manual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery
Ensure all equipment being used is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable material are available to achieve requirements
Be confident that standards of chick & egg welfare are met at all times in the handling of chicks/eggs during the various treatments
Ensure you follow appropriate cleaning ad hygiene standards according to agreed company protocols
Ensure you follow safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE at all times
Ensure all accident and near miss reporting procedures are followed
Ensure high standards of biosecurity are maintained at all times