Assistant Hatchery Manager

Kettelsen International Recruiting | Tiempo completo

The Hatchery Manager is responsible for overseeing daily hatchery operations, ensuring compliance with company standards, and leading personnel to achieve productivity and efficiency goals. This role requires hands-on leadership, operational planning, and adherence to poultry welfare and biosecurity protocols.

• Provide general supervision, care, and accountability for team members.
• Oversee personnel scheduling, time management, and task assignments.
• Work alongside general labor to set an example for productivity and efficiency.
• Train and coach staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise egg setting, incubation, hatching, and chick processing.
• Ensure sanitation and maintenance of hatchery equipment and facilities.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation).
• Maintain accurate records of egg inventory, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity measures.
• Conduct regular quality checks on eggs and chicks.
• Recruit, train, and supervise hatchery personnel.
• Schedule shifts and manage labor resources effectively.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment.
• Analyze hatchery performance metrics and identify improvement areas.
• Prepare and submit operational reports.
• Collaborate with breeder teams.
• Ensure adherence to poultry welfare standards and company policies.
• Handle chick processing during emergencies when Chick Room Lead is unavailable.
• Order supplies and manage inventory accurately.
• Record flock data in company databases.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge base.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions when necessary.
• Utilize downtime for learning, planning, and operational evaluation.

• Possess Titulo Universitario or/and Cedula Professional on hand (not in process). The degree must be in Agriculture/Agronomy, Zootechny, or related field.
• Have a valid Mexican, Canadian, or U.S. passport with at least 1-year validity.
• No previous immigration issues
• Ability to move to the U.S.
• Minimum required English proficiency level of 70%.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to repetitively lift objects weighing 25-30 lbs. from the floor to six feet above the floor for extended periods
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for the whole shift
• Able to push 800 lb. and 1,200 lb. racks safely
• Ability to work while standing, squatting, kneeling and sitting for extended periods

• Two weeks of paid time off.
• Paid holidays (may vary due to seasonal nature of the operation).
• Health and dental insurance available after 90 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan available after one year of employment.
• Transportation:
  Free transportation to and from work.
• Flight:
  Full direct flight from Mexico to the job location provided.
• Nearest Airport:
  Burlington International Airport – Burlington, Vermont.