Perdue Farms · 2 hours ago
Hatchery Production Associate
Eagle Springs, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.01/hr - $16.01/hr
0+ years expPerdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on premium proteins. The Hatchery Production Associate will be responsible for handling and caring for eggs and newly hatched animals, maintaining the hatchery environment, and following strict safety and sanitation protocols to ensure healthy chicks and a safe food supply.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Thoroughly clean and sanitize entire hatchery, which may include processing areas, equipment, etc. to the greatest extent possible to reduce the presence of mold and bacteria
Must be able to use broom, shovel, mop and scrub brushes to remove chick down, and work with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect hatchers through hand scrubbing and high-pressure washer
Properly and efficiently operate tray wash and/or separator machines, ensuring maximum throughput with minimum product damage
Safely transport and process eggs and chicks daily, ensuring accurate chick distribution and proper chick quality control
Empties hatcher racks back into the hatcher room at completion of clean up
Assess chick quality to identify culls
Assist with egg transfer crews when scheduled. Duties may include removing bad eggs, ensuring a steady supply of dollies to and from hatchers, clean-up and other needs as directed
Loading and unloading egg trucks
Ability to document on an electronic tablet and/or hard copy various quality control checks throughout the day in a time sensitive manner
Monitors machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings. Adjust as necessary or inform supervisor when machine or equipment performance is deficient
Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures. Have flexibility to rotate through different assignments as needed
Perform all duties as requested by management in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with hatchery and company standard operating procedures, while fostering team spirit and morale
Adhere to strict biosecurity standards including no exposure to or raising of any wild or commercial or pet birds
Must adhere to Perdue's poultry welfare policies, standards and guidelines to maximize animal health and comfort while reducing stress in both developing embryos and live chicks
Qualification
Required
Dedicated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety
Ability to thoroughly clean and sanitize entire hatchery
Must be able to use broom, shovel, mop and scrub brushes
Work with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect hatchers
Properly and efficiently operate tray wash and/or separator machines
Safely transport and process eggs and chicks daily
Empties hatcher racks back into the hatcher room at completion of clean up
Assess chick quality to identify culls
Assist with egg transfer crews when scheduled
Loading and unloading egg trucks
Ability to document on an electronic tablet and/or hard copy various quality control checks
Monitors machines and equipment for proper operation
Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures
Perform all duties as requested by management in a timely and efficient manner
Adhere to strict biosecurity standards
Must adhere to Perdue's poultry welfare policies, standards and guidelines
Preferred
High school or equivalent not required but preferred
Reading and writing skills preferred
6 months of steady work history is preferred
Ability to work independently
Ability to input data into tablets
Benefits
Medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
Critical illness
Accident insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Optional group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
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