Hatchery Associate / 1st Shift

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to setter machine.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine checks
• Transfer eggs from buggies into setter machines
• Pull and push egg buggies
• 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

Required Skills

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)