Hatchery Embrex Production Hourly

Pilgrim's•Sumter, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Embrex team is responsible for overseeing the process to ensure all functions of the job are done according to procedures. This role involves participating in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs. The position requires ensuring correct eggs are pulled and placed into correct hatchers, and involves working in high temperatures with unpleasant smells. The job also includes maintaining inventory, setting up and sanitizing equipment, moving racks of eggs, and monitoring machines for proper operation. Maintenance and repair of equipment, as well as training others, are also key aspects of this role. Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands is expected.

Requirements

Ability to work in an environment of 100+ degrees for long periods of time and withstand unpleasant smells.
Ability to lift 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.
Training required as provided by automation and incubation vendors as well as internal trainers and management.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
Must not raise any poultry or birds.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate ability to read, write and speak English preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the process to ensure all functions of the job are done according to procedures.
Partake in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
Ensure that the correct eggs are being pulled and placed into the correct hatchers.
Maintain spare parts inventory and monitors vaccine inventories.
Set up and take down Embrex process equipment.
Wash and sanitize Embrex equipment and incubators and rooms.
Remove racks of eggs from incubators and load into Embrex machine.
Place empty egg flats into farm racks.
Place full racks of egg flats in washer and stage in holding areas.
Place full hatcher dollies of eggs into hatchers.
Monitor machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings.
Perform maintenance repairs as needed.
Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from positions.
Perform equipment adjustments as needed and inform Leadership/Maintenance when equipment is deficient and unable to identify immediate action.
Observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety policies.
Arrive on time, complete scheduled shifts, and provide advance notice for planned absences.
Do not leave the premises until the job is complete.
Work in a changing environment and adjust to various production demands.