Hatchery Associate - Hatchery

Wayne Farms • Mississippi - Collins Hatchery, MS

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About The Position

The Hatchery Associate is primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to setter machines. The role requires maintaining and using personal protective equipment and complying with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. The associate performs machine checks, cleans and sanitizes hatchery equipment and work areas, and may perform other assigned duties. The work involves extended periods standing, lifting and moving heavy buggies, and exposure to heat, wet conditions, and dust.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to roll and push buggies weighing approximately 1,000 pounds.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to heat from incubators at 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit and exposure to wet and dusty environments.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or related poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks.
• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines.
• Pull and push egg buggies.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, and other items.
• Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs and wear personal protective equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed