Hatchery Associate II

Aviagen • Watertown, NY

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About The Position

CWT Farms International is seeking an experienced Hatchery Associate II to support daily chick processing. The role assists with coordinating workflow, maintaining accurate chick counts, and supporting the processing team in meeting production goals while following hatchery biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

The position involves sorting, counting, and preparing chicks for shipment; organizing workflow in the processing room; handling chicks carefully; operating processing equipment when properly trained; and helping train and guide Hatchery Associate I – Processing Room employees. The associate also follows biosecurity, sanitation, and safety procedures, helps maintain processing-room cleanliness and organization, and reports equipment issues or operational concerns to a supervisor.

This work requires repetitive tasks, extended standing, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision. The position routinely involves working up to six days a week, including weekends and holidays, and exposure to typical hatchery conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Ability to perform tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in hatchery conditions, including humid and sanitation environments.
• Must have reliable personal transportation.
• Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort.
• Able to perform moderate physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Able to grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists and bend and stoop repetitively throughout the shift.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform chick processing tasks, including sorting, counting, and preparing chicks for shipment.
• Assist with organizing workflow in the processing room to support efficient production.
• Handle chicks carefully while maintaining animal welfare standards.
• Maintain accurate chick counts and attention to detail during processing.
• Assist with training and guiding Hatchery Associate I – Processing Room employees.
• Operate processing equipment when properly trained.
• Follow biosecurity, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the processing room.
• Report equipment issues or operational concerns to the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED