Hatchery Associate I

Aviagen

100d

About The Position

Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team. We offer good pay and excellent benefits. The position involves checking and grading chicks to the quality standard, performing duties unsupervised, and maintaining a positive attitude. Candidates should be able to perform under stress, have good decision-making skills, take initiative, and strive for continuous improvement. Responsibilities include building boxes for chick transport, completing labels to distinguish orders, and manual handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and parts of the hatchery. Ensuring all equipment is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable materials are available is essential. Candidates must ensure that standards of chick and egg welfare are met at all times, follow appropriate cleaning and hygiene standards, adhere to safe working practices, and maintain high standards of biosecurity.

Requirements

• Ability to handle moderate to physical work, pushing and pulling trolleys up to 50 lbs
• Basic math skills
• Ability to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Proven reliability in work attendance and 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
• Build boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders
• Perform manual handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and parts of the hatchery
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order
• Maintain sufficient stocks of consumable materials
• Ensure standards of chick & egg welfare are met
• Follow appropriate cleaning and hygiene standards
• Adhere to safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE
• Follow accident and near miss reporting procedures
• Maintain high standards of biosecurity

Benefits

• Good pay
• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level