Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the sanitation/cleaning of the hatchery: sanitizing hatchers, setters, trays, racks, buggies, and all other hatchery equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hatchers and setters. (40%)
Clean and sanitize all hatchery equipment using a high pressure and regular water hose. (15%)
Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters.(10%)
Follow fogging schedule.(10%)
Operate tray washer. (15%)
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, operate macerator, set eggs, pull chicks, opetate chick counter, pack or un pack eggs and maintain a clean an organized work area. (10%)

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 appropriate 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 be able to life/move 50 lbs and must be able to push/pull 500-1000 lbs. Overhead lifting is required. Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day. 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.
Tools and Equipment: High Pressure hose

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, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment.  Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

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.
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 months.