Concord-Hatchery Operator 1st shift
On-siteConcord, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures while monitoring temperature, humidity, and ventilation to ensure optimal hatching results. Assist with chick hatching and transfer, performing quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards. Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas, and record accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting. You will also assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care. This hands-on role requires working in high-temperature environments (100+°F) and involves continuous physical activity including lifting and pushing buggies weighing up to 450 lbs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Poultry or food industry experience
- Ability to multitask and work quickly
- Good communication skills both written and orally
- Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense
- Team player
- Ability to work in high-temperature environments (100+°F)
- Ability to tolerate odors
- Ability to handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity
- Ability to push/pull 450 lb. buggies (on wheels) of chicks and eggs
- Must not raise any poultry or birds
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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