Back Crew Laborer

About the role

Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults and eggs to growers and companies across the world with operations in eight US States. The Back Crew Laborer provides a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Transferring eggs from incubators to hatchers
• Ensuring the initial pull of hatched poults from the hatchers to forward to the Service Room
• Assisting as needed with the count of poults hatched
• Assisting as needed in all departments as needed to keep production running
• Preparing the pull order for the following day
• Running and monitoring the tray washer
• Cleaning and disinfecting racks and hatchers with appropriate chemicals
• Assisting maintenance with unloading deliveries of supplies
• Lifting crates or boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Pushing or pulling up to 150lbs. with assistance
• Following all animal welfare and biosecurity protocols and procedures of the department during production
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment at all times

Requirements

• High School diploma preferred
• Prior experience with animals or hatchery preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and listen effectively with others — bilingual Spanish speaking ability desired
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing Personal Protective Equipment required of the position
• Physical ability to lift and/or push and handle up to 50 lbs. frequently during the day
• Frequent bending, standing, and walking
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to work in an environment that includes exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, and varying temperatures
• Willingness to train in multiple departments and rotate based on Company's needs