Hatchery Supervisor
Harrison Poultry Inc.•Bethlehem, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Hatchery Supervisor is a supervisory employee responsible for overseeing daily operations in the hatchery supporting a poultry processing plant. The role manages the incubation, hatching, and preparation of chicks for delivery to broiler farms, ensuring high hatch rates, chick quality, and compliance with biosecurity and welfare standards under the direction of the Hatchery Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Knowledge of poultry incubation processes, chick health, and biosecurity practices.
- Ability to work in a warm, humid environment with exposure to dust, poultry odors, and noise.
- Leadership skills to manage staff, enforce standards, and coordinate with farm and plant teams.
- Physical stamina to stand, lift 50 lbs., and handle egg trays or chick boxes throughout the shift.
- Attention to detail when monitoring hatch conditions, assessing chick quality, and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs and sanitation protocols.
- Commitment to high standards of animal welfare and operational excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in poultry science or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a poultry hatchery and prior supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise hatchery staff operating incubators and hatchers to maintain appropriate incubation conditions.
- Monitor egg fertility, hatch rates, and chick health, adjusting equipment settings to maximize yield.
- Coordinate egg receiving from breeder farms, inspect egg quality, and ensure proper storage.
- Oversee chick processing and ensure healthy chicks are prepared for transport to broiler farms.
- Train staff on hatchery procedures, biosecurity protocols, and equipment use.
- Maintain accurate records of egg sets, hatches, and chick deliveries, and report performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, biosecurity measures, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage hatchery sanitation and supervise cleaning of incubators, hatchers, and chick-handling areas.
- Coordinate with live haul teams to schedule chick deliveries in alignment with placement needs.
- Report equipment malfunctions, chick quality issues, and staffing needs to the Hatchery Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
