HATCHERY EMBREX PRODUCTION HOURLY

- Is expected to partake in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs. - Be able to comply with the company’s low transfer crack assessment expectations. - Be able to ensure that the correct eggs are being pulled and placed into the correct hatchers. - The ability to work in an environment of 100+ degrees for long periods and withstand unpleasant smells. - The ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly. Ability for continuous standing, walking, and frequent lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reaching forward, pulling, and stretching. - Will be responsible for setup and cleanup of the process, halls, and setters. - Is expected to stay until all duties of the hatchery team are complete to verify quality. - Be trained and able to fill in for any team member absenteeism. - Responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and economical operation by explaining and guiding team members in their duties. Participates with active safety monitoring and reporting of all team members and areas of the hatchery. - May be asked to participate in the egg set process, transfer, and processing of chicks for deliveries, and be the lead for any questions or concerns that need to be brought to the supervisors or managers. May be asked to learn how to navigate the MTECH program. - Position is responsible for maintaining detailed documentation on transfer or processing. Record keeping for vaccine tracking and egg placement throughout the transfer process and into the hatchers and/or setters. - Monitors all machines/automation and equipment for proper operation and documents findings, taking action where indicated. Makes adjustments as necessary or informs Supervisor/Maintenance when equipment performance is deficient and unable to identify immediate action. - May be asked to help in creating and implementing training guides with new team members and/or refresher training for current team members. - May be asked to cross-train in other hatchery positions. - All other duties assigned by hatchery leadership. May be required to work nights/days, holidays, or weekends. - Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. - Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters effective and cooperative relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. - Do not leave the premises until the job is complete. - Follow all company policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Training required as provided by automation and incubation vendors, as well as internal trainers and management. - Ability to communicate effectively with others to maintain harmony with co-workers. - Must be able to work the schedule outlined above. - Must not raise any poultry or birds. - Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English is preferred. - Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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