Hatchery Embrex Laborer

Pilgrim's•Moorefield, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for participating in the hatchery's Embrex processes. This may include pulling eggs from setters, running them through the clear egg remover, pulling rots, ensuring that each egg is vaccinated properly, and that all eggs are placed in the correct hatchers. The position is typically scheduled but not limited to Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

Requirements

Ability to work in an environment of 100+ degrees for long periods of time and withstand unpleasant smells.
Ability to lift or push or push pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly.
Ability for continuous standing, walking and frequent lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching.
Must be able to work schedule outlined above (Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM).
Must not raise any poultry or birds.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English preferred.

Responsibilities

Partake in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
Comply with the company’s low transfer crack assessment expectations.
Ensure that the correct eggs are being pulled and placed into the correct hatchers.
Work in an environment of 100+ degrees for long periods of time and withstand unpleasant smells.
Lift, push, or pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly.
Perform continuous standing, walking, and frequent lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reaching forward, pulling, and stretching.
Be responsible for the setup and cleanup of the process, halls, and setters.
Stay until all duties of the hatchery team are complete to verify quality.
Be trained and able to fill in for any team member absenteeism.
Ensure a safe, efficient, and economical operation by explaining and guiding team members in their duties.
Participate with active safety monitoring and reporting of all team members and all areas of the hatchery.
Participate in the egg set process, transfer, and processing of chicks for deliveries and be the lead for any questions or concerns that need to be brought to the supervisors or managers.
Learn how to navigate the MTECH program.
Maintain detailed documentation on transfer or processing.
Perform record keeping for vaccine tracking and egg placement throughout the transfer process and into the hatchers and/or setters.
Monitor all machines/automation and equipment for proper operation and document findings, taking action where indicated.
Make adjustments as necessary or inform Supervisor/Maintenance when equipment performance is deficient and unable to identify immediate action.
Help in creating and implementing training guides with new team members and/or refresher training for current team members.
Cross-train in other hatchery positions.
Perform all other duties assigned per hatchery leadership team.
Observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Do not leave the premises until the job is complete.
Follow all company policies and procedures.