Hatchery General Laborer; Trion, GA

Hatchery General Laborer (Trion, GA) – Perdue Farms

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward‑thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve.

Cleans hatchers, hatcher tops and hatcher room to maintain a low to zero bacteria and mold level, empties hatcher racks, and performs various duties such as Egg Setter, Sanitation, Culling, and Tray Wash.

• Cleans hatchers, hatcher tops and hatcher room to maintain a low to zero bacteria and mold level.
• Empties hatcher racks back into the hatcher room at completion of clean up.
• Uses broom, shovel, mop and scrub brushes to remove chick down, and works with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect hatchers through hand scrubbing and high‑pressure washer.
• Follows poultry welfare guidelines.
• Lifts trays and lids (≈4 lb.) from tray washer and stacks the trays on a clean hatcher dolly to meet production requirements of 585 trays per hour.
• Stacks trays 15 high (≈6 ft) and rolls the completed stack weighing ≈75 lb. to storage area.
• Performs light maintenance on tray washer by climbing a ladder ≈6 ft high.
• Clears washroom area after production using hoses, detergents, and disinfectants with some hand scrubbing while wearing proper PPE.
• Performs any other duties assigned by management.
• Prepares an egg set sheet based on inventory and incoming loads, sets eggs in the order of young, old and prime, and prepares tickets.
• Unloads egg trucks as they arrive, pushes racks, reloads trucks, and cleans egg trucks prior to reloading.

• High school or equivalent.

None specified.

• Reading and writing skills.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 105 °F and humidities up to 100 %.
• Exposed to chemicals, drups, and vaccines; covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 4 lb. to a height of 6 ft, to push 75 lb. a distance of 75 ft, and lift 20–25 lb. to a height of 3 ft.
• Must work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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