Hatchery Lead Associate

Wayne Farms • Moultrie, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is primarily responsible for performing a variety of duties within the hatchery and assisting/leading hourly team members. The associate must always use and maintain personal protective equipment and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• Previous hatchery experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Stand up to 8 hours and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crawls and bends.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
• Work around raw, live animal odors.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Hatchery Supervisor in safety processes, and operation and observation of hatchery operations.
• Train and assist hatchery employees.
• Place eggs in incubator trays, and place baskets into hatchers.
• Pull and push buggies.
• Place trays of chicks on line.
• Clean and sanitize machines, floors, drains, baskets, buggies, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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