Hatchery Worker

Job Summary
Perform a variety of duties related to the monitoring and care for developer and market birds. The individual will assist when required in response to emergencies, disease, daily tasks, vaccination etc.

Essential Job Functions
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Monitor incubators to ensure correct operation and maintain appropriate temperatures for optimal egg incubation.

· Assist in the accurate tracking of incoming and outgoing egg shipments, including placing eggs on trays and loading trays into incubators.

· Respond promptly to all alarms and take appropriate action during shifts to address any issues.

· Wash, select, and inspect eggs before transferring them to the incubator. Transfer eggs between incubators and hatchers as needed.

· Clean and sanitize the hatchery facility and equipment regularly to maintain company standards.

· Pull and count babies from hatcher baskets into boxes.

· Separate fertile and infertile eggs using the candling process to optimize hatch rates.

· Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity protocols to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain the health of hatchery stock.

· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

· Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.

· Report any potential Food Safety issues to management immediately.

· Report any damages to company vehicles, equipment, and buildings via maintenance work order software program through lead or manager.

· Report any animal welfare concerns to management immediately and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications

The minimum require qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Basic Math Skills

· High School Diploma or GED preferred.

· Prior experience in a manufacturing/production facility required; poultry preferred.

· Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to satisfy all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

· Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements/environmental factors for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed.

· Must be able use both hands for simple/firm grasping.

· The ability to safely ascend/descend stairs.

· The ability to move 50 pounds alone and over 50 pounds with assistance constantly.

· Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles (including duck fluff), hazardous chemicals, and ammonia.

· Noise level may be loud at times.

DISCLAIMER

· This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

· All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

· I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all of my job duties and responsibilities as set forth herein. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so, I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the HR staff.1