Incubation/Egg Room Associate

Job Description Summary:

We are now hiring candidates for Egg Handler Post. The Egg Handler is responsible for the traying, loading and transferring of eggs and performing building and equipment maintenance as needed.

Trays eggs into incubator racks according to schedule and transfers eggs from incubators to hatchers

Checks for proper operation of machines and equipment

Loads and unloads eggs off trucks and into incubation setters

Cleans and disinfects the egg room weekly

Assumes responsibility for assigning work and meeting schedules within the work group in the absence of the supervisor or lead person

Enters egg set information into the M-Tech Computer System (egg track system)

Wash plastics and boxes and performs various other sanitation duties as needed

Performs callback maintenance duties on assigned weeks and is responsible for handling all building and equipment maintenance on those weeks; also performs maintenance and production duties as required to cover for vacations or absences throughout the hatchery



Job Qualifications:

Previous egg handling experience required

Knowledge of egg handling procedures

Ability to work independently

Mechanical ability and knowledge of hatchery equipment

Math aptitude including ability to add & subtract

Ability to work with patience and diligence

Sound work ethic

Good communication skills and interpersonal skills



We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.