HATCHERY LABORER

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

Position Summary:

This position can work in any area of the hatchery and all jobs. This position is evening shift hours.

Duties and Responsibilities listed below include, but are not limited to:

• Must have excellent attendance habits.
• Will be required to help with chick pull, cleaning of incubation equipment, egg transfer, and other general labor hatchery jobs as needed to fill in for vacations and vacancies.
• Will be working with cleaners and disinfectants. Must follow all safety rules, and use all PPE equipment supplied and needed for partner safety.
• Should be mechanically inclined as some maintenance work may be necessary. Will be working with hatchery automation equipment.
• Work areas are hot, wet, and dusty and may require hearing protection and eye protection. Must be able to push/pull 450lb. buggies of chicks and eggs, (Buggies are on wheels). Must be able to lift 100 lbs. without limitation.
• Able to work weekend and nights a plus, as some of these shifts can have vacancies.
• Must be able to follow specific directions and work well with others.
• Must be able to learn and perform all jobs in department specified above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred

Basic Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• Food or production experience preferred.

EOE, including disability/vets