Hatchery Technician / Machine Checker

Peco Foods•Gordo, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Technician / Machine Checker is responsible for 3,500,000 eggs in the incubators and hatchers by monitoring, operating, and maintaining hatchery equipment to ensure all machines operate accurately and safely.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude; electrical or HVAC knowledge is a plus
Ability to read gauges, digital controls, and machine displays
Comfortable working in warm, humid environments and around live animals
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as required by hatchery schedule
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds regularly
Ability to work in environments with temperature changes, humidity, dust, and noise
Must be able to wear required PPE for extended periods

Nice To Haves

electrical or HVAC knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor incubators, hatchers, setters, and related hatchery equipment to ensure proper temperature, humidity, ventilation, and turning settings
Perform routine machine checks and record data such as temperatures, alarms, hatch results, and equipment performance
Identify equipment issues, alarms, or deviations and take corrective action or escalate to maintenance as needed
Conduct basic preventive maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of hatchery machines and sensors
Assist with chick pull activities, machine setup, and shutdown procedures
Ensure compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, food safety, and sanitation standards
Accurately complete production logs, checklists, and electronic records
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Work closely with hatchery management, maintenance, and quality teams to improve hatch performance
Follow all safety policies, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements