Hatchery Technician - Night Shift

About the role

Be a vital part of our hatchery operations and help ensure healthy, high-quality chicks every day! As a Hatchery Technician – Night Shift, you will monitor and record machine temperatures and humidity across all incubators and hatchers, ensuring optimal conditions for every egg. You’ll work closely with our maintenance team to quickly address any issues, keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll also be hands-on with loading and unloading egg trucks, tray eggs, setting eggs, stacking chick boxes, and supporting sanitation efforts, making you a key player in the production process. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, enjoys hands-on work, and takes pride in contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality hatchery operation.

This position is located at the Salisbury Hatchery #2.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• When a mechanical problem is found, attempt to correct the problem 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.
• Set eggs according to the set sheet, ensuring machines are level and hooked up properly.
• Stack chick boxes on Thursday and Friday nights in the box room.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Reading and writing skills.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 150 degrees F and humidity up to 100%.
• Exposed to chemicals, drugs, and vaccines (covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications).
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

This position has a base rate of $17.24 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Schedule

• Sundays: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM
• Tuesdays: 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM
• Fridays: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Saturdays: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical/Rx coverage
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off