Transfer Associate-2nd Shift

Wayne Farms•Palestine, TX

3d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to the setter machine. The role requires strict adherence to using and maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds, using proper lifting techniques.
Must be able to work in noisy, hot, humid areas, dust, foul odors and chemical reactions.
Must be able to wear required PPE.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, grasp, twist and kneel.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

Proper machine set-up, “A.M. Cycle” at the beginning of the shift.
Properly remove buggies from incubator.
Use proper egg removal technique and pattern when removing eggs from an incubator buggy.
Stack baskets properly without damaging eggs.
Loosen all adhered egg shell from egg trays before returning tray to the egg rack.
Remove any contaminated eggs from egg tray before transferring into machine.
Proper machine shut-down, “P.M. Cycle” prior to putting machines away.
Clean all drains, floors and doors by using disinfect in each hatcher room and put away all cleaning supplies and trash.
Assist with the washing of egg trays, egg racks and incubator buggies. Place all racks and buggies in designated areas.
Report to the Egg Supervisor all mechanical problems and egg issues encountered.
Assist with traying eggs for the following days set when required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Egg Supervisor.