Hatchery Lead

About the role

Work in a hatchery setting performing assigned job duties to verify and confirm correct operation of overall hatchery programs for sanitation and processing areas. Follow all established safety and operational SOP's to achieve goals on hatch, hatch of fertile (HOF), early mortality, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities of hourly processing and sanitation employees to ensure efficient hatchery operation.
• Monitors operation of chick processing equipment to ensure proper function.
• Ensures all sanitation procedures and practices are followed.
• Ensures compliance with all established SOP's, including animal welfare and safety.
• Provides training to all hourly employees regarding daily tasks associated with hatchery operation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in a hatchery setting.
• Completion of all safety training, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and pallet jack certification.

About Us

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. As the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we remain family-owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we operate.

The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths, fostering core values and a family-focused work environment. We prioritize operational excellence, outstanding performance, and mutual support to deliver high-quality products to our customers.

Benefits

• Eight paid holidays.
• Medical plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers.
• Dental and Vision Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Retirement planning with 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Employee discounted chicken sales.
• Employee discounts with partners (car purchase, phone plans, shopping).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development programs.