Lead Farm & Hatchery Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Farm & Hatchery Technician
Clanton & Ashland, AL | Full-Time | Travel Between Locations Required
Automation Personnel Services is hiring a Lead Poultry Farm & Hatchery Technician for a growing poultry operation supporting facilities in Clanton, AL and Ashland, AL. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with farm, maintenance, mechanical, construction, or agricultural experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of daily operations.

If you have experience with equipment maintenance, electrical work, construction projects, or agricultural operations — and you’re looking for a long-term career opportunity with advancement potential — we want to hear from you.

Pay Rate
$19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Based on experience

Schedule and Hours
Monday – Friday; occasional weekends as needed

Lead Farm & Hatchery Technician - Duties and Responsibilities
As the Lead Poultry Farm & Hatchery Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining efficient farm and hatchery operations while supporting animal health and production standards.

• Lead and support daily farm and hatchery operations
• Work directly with eggs, chicks, and live poultry
• Monitor poultry housing, egg handling, and hatchery processes
• Perform mechanical, electrical, structural, and equipment repairs
• Troubleshoot farm and hatchery equipment issues
• Assist with construction projects, facility improvements, and preventive maintenance
• Ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently
• Maintain strict biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare standards
• Coordinate and travel between Clanton and Ashland locations
• Support weekend operations when necessary

Lead Farm & Hatchery Technician - Requirements and Qualifications

• Previous farm, poultry, hatchery, or agricultural experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance skills
• Experience with electrical work, construction, or equipment repair
• Ability to work around live poultry and hatchery environments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel between job sites
• Ability to lift, perform manual labor, and work around farm equipment
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities

Important Biosecurity Requirements

To protect animal health and maintain facility standards:

• Candidates must not own birds or have outside exposure to birds
• Strict compliance with all biosecurity protocols is required

Job Type
Full-time

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Pelham Branch
2145 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35214

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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