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Hatchery Associate
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Transfers eggs from egg buggies into setter machines in a hatchery, performs machine checks, and cleans and sanitizes equipment and facilities while following animal welfare and safety rules.
About this role
SHIFT HOURS: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM MONDAY - TUESDAY, THURSDAY - FRIDAY
SHIFT PAY: 18.60 AN HOUR
BENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY ONE
ON THE JOB TRAINING
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for transferring a specified number of eggs from egg buggies to setter machine. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
- Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
- Basic math functions and skills.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Stand up to 8 hours.
- Lift up to 60 lbs.
- Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
- Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
- Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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