Hatchery Lead

Job ID: Case Farms Hatchery – First Shift

Responsibilities

• Use syringes and needles correctly to mix vaccine.
• Open, set up, and clean vaccine stations and vaccine room.
• Assist in counting and recording data for chick boxes for accuracy and calculating averages to add back into houses.
• Count cull birds and record numbers.
• Record the number of chicks hatched per flock, calculate and record the percentage of each flock, and maintain daily totals.
• Predict number of chicks hatched and averages to prepare paperwork for the next day.
• Send recorded information to Grow-out for their records.
• Perform all duties associated with First shift processing, Box Room operator, Wash Room Operator, and clean all processing equipment.
• Perform portions of the work of higher classified positions occasionally, as assigned.
• Adapt to specific duties as assigned by the Hatchery manager based on business demands.

Requirements

• Working familiarity with assigned equipment and materials, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate with others to ensure proficient performance and high morale.
• Physical strength and ability to perform light to moderate manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Stamina to maintain continuous physical effort for the duration of the shift on a regular basis.
• Highly self-motivated and able to follow established procedures and meet standards while working unsupervised.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use sound judgment to solve problems and make safe decisions independently.
• Ability to read and interpret labels on Hatchery chemicals, supplies, and vaccines.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for 8 hours.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.