Hatchery Associate

Aviagen•Sallisaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team. This role involves checking and grading chicks to quality standards, building boxes for chick transport, and manually transferring eggs. The associate will ensure equipment is in good working order, maintain high standards of chick and egg welfare, and follow appropriate cleaning, hygiene, and biosecurity protocols. Safe working practices and the use of appropriate PPE are also essential, as is adherence to accident and near-miss reporting procedures.

Requirements

Self-motivated able to perform duties unsupervised and possess a positive attitude.
Able to perform under stress and have good decision-making skills, take initiative, and 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 and work 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
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.