Job Description

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for testing and inspecting quality at all stages of chick processing. Complies and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain reliability of hatchery outgoing quality level to assure chick quality standards are being met.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Weigh and inspect chick quality every hour. (25%)  

Count by-product. (10%) 

Check robots and injects for bad birds. (15%) 

Verify that orders are complete and ready for transportation pickup. (10%)   

Prepare lids and cull boxes for processing. (15%) 

Enter data and complete daily reports. (15%) 

Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizers, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean an organized work area. (10%) 

TSA: Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.   

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements: 

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.  Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company.  No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.   

Physical Demands and Work Environment   

Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly push or pull chick boxes, weighing up to 125 lbs. Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. 

Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. 

Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.  Ear plugs and ear muffs will be used as needed.   

Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, lubricants and virocid. 

Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.  These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respitory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment.  Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks

 **This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations or external applicants will then be reviewed for consideration.

Candidates must reside within the current recruitment area to include the following counties:  Union, Rabun, Fanning , Townes, GA and Clay, Cherokee, NC
Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

months.

Candidate must have at least twelve consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)