Hatchery Associate

About the role

Primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to setter machines. Must work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

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

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

Safety & Physical requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5°F)
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs)