Hatchery Associate

About the role

Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team.

Responsibilities

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard
• Should be self-motivated able to perform duties unsupervised and possess a positive attitude.
• Able to perform under stress and have good decision-making skills, take initiative, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders
• Manual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery
• Ensure all equipment being used is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable material are available to achieve requirements.
• Be confident that standards of chick & egg welfare are met at all times in the handling of chicks/eggs during the various treatments
• Ensure you follow appropriate cleaning ad hygiene standards according to agreed company protocols.
• Ensure you follow safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Ensure all accident and near miss reporting procedures are followed.
• Ensure high standards of biosecurity are maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle moderate to physical work- pushing and pulling Trolleys up to 50 Lbs
• Basic Math Skills
• Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort

Skills

• Ability to Work with a team
• Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word