Hatchery Technician - Night Shift

About the role

Be a vital part of our hatchery operations and help ensure healthy, high-quality chicks every day!

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record machine temperatures and humidity across all incubators and hatchers, ensuring optimal conditions for every egg.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to quickly address any issues, keeping operations running smoothly.
• Hands-on tasks include loading and unloading egg trucks, tray eggs, setting eggs, stacking chick boxes, and supporting sanitation efforts.
• Every 3 hours, visually check all hatchers and incubators for proper running temperatures, humidity levels, and record readings on the designated forms.
• Record hall temperatures, static pressure, and water temperatures.
• Respond promptly to any alarms.
• Attempt to correct mechanical problems or call a maintenance person immediately for assistance.
• Unload egg trucks as they arrive. Trucks will have up to 36 racks weighing 500 lbs. each that will have to be pushed 100 ft.
• Reload truck with empty racks weighing 150 lbs. each.
• Clean egg truck prior to reloading.
• Assist in traying eggs prior to set.
• Making sure machines are level and hooked up properly.
• Stack chick boxes on Thursday and Friday nights in the box room.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Reading and writing skills.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from 60 to 150 degrees F. and humidity’s up to 100%.
• Exposure to chemicals, drugs, and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications.
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Base rate of $17.25 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, and overtime where applicable.
• Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
• A competitive benefits package, including:
• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness, accident insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off

Pay

• Base rate of $17.25 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, and overtime where applicable.

Schedule

• Tuesday night 5:00pm-5:00am
• Saturday 5:00am-5:00pm
• Sunday 5:00am to 5:00pm