Hatchery Production Associate

Perdue Foods

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans hatchers, hatcher tops and hatcher room so as to maintain a low to zero bacteria and mold level.
• Empties hatcher racks back in to the hatcher room at completion of clean up.
• Must be able to use broom, shovel, mop and scrub brushes to remove chick down, and work with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect hatchers through hand scrubbing and high pressure washer.
• Must follow poultry welfare guidelines.
• Lift trays and lids, each weighing approximately 4 lbs., from tray washer and stack the trays on a clean hatcher dolly. Must be able to meet production requirements of 585 trays per hour.
• Stack trays 15 high or approximately 6 feet in height, place lid on top tray and roll completed stack weighing approximately 75 lbs. To storage area.
• Perform light maintenance as needed on tray washer by climbing a ladder approximately 6 feet in height to reach over and into tray washer.
• Clean up washroom area after production, using hoses, detergents, and disinfectants with some hand scrubbing involved while wearing proper PPE.
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Prepare an egg set sheet based off of the inventory in the egg and room and incoming loads. Making sure to set eggs in the order of young, old and prime. Also making sure to place the proper age in the proper machine. Prepare tickets based off of egg set sheet.
• Unload egg trucks as they arrive. Trucks will have up to 36 racks weighing 500 lbs. each that will have to be pushed a distance of 100 ft. Reload truck with empty racks weighing 150 lbs. each. Clean egg truck prior to reloading.

Minimum Education

• High school or equivalent

Experience Requirements

Experience Preferred

• Reading and writing skills preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and humidities up to 100%.
• Exposed to chemicals, drups and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 4 lbs. to a height of 6 feet, to push 75 lbs. a distance of 75 feet and lift 20 - 25 lbs. to a height of 3 feet.
• Must be able to work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.