Hatchery Associate

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team. We offer good pay and excellent benefits.

• Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard
• Self‑motivated, able to perform duties unsupervised, positive attitude, performs under stress, good decision‑making skills, initiative, continuous improvement
• Build boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders
• Manual handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery
• Ensure all equipment used is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable material are available to achieve requirements
• Maintain standards of chick & egg welfare at all times during handling
• Follow appropriate cleaning and hygiene standards according to company protocols
• Follow safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Follow accident and near miss reporting procedures
• Maintain high standards of biosecurity at all times

• Ability to handle moderate physical work – pushing and pulling trolleys up to 50 lbs
• Basic math skills
• Ability to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and under pressure
• Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort
• Ability to work with a team
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Food and Beverage Manufacturing