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Hatchery Associate - 1st Shift
full-timeUnited States

Summary

Location

United States

Type

full-time

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About this role

PAY: $18/hour + $1,500 Sign & Stay Bonus

WORK SCHEDULE: 2:30AM - 1:00PM M, T, TH, F 6AM - 1PM

BENEFITS: Available first day of hire

LOCATION: Troy, AL

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Self-Motivation,Work Ethic,Honesty,Moral Character,Basic Math Skills

About Wayne Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY’N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF’S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).”

For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2022

What you'll do

  • The primary responsibility is to transfer eggs from egg buggies to the setter machine while ensuring compliance with safety and welfare guidelines. Additional tasks include machine checks and cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

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What does a Hatchery Associate - 1st Shift do at Wayne Farms?

As a Hatchery Associate - 1st Shift at Wayne Farms, you will: the primary responsibility is to transfer eggs from egg buggies to the setter machine while ensuring compliance with safety and welfare guidelines. Additional tasks include machine checks and cleaning and sanitizing equipment..

Why join Wayne Farms as a Hatchery Associate - 1st Shift?

Wayne Farms is a leading Food and Beverage Manufacturing company.

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