General Labor - Halifax Hatchery

General Labor - Halifax Hatchery Halifax, North Carolina, United States • Job ID 80111 • Job Category: Live Production Perdue Foods aims to create a supportive, inclusive environment where associates are valued and empowered to contribute to shared goals. We are dedicated to growth, development, and work‑life balance while maintaining high standards of quality and care in our operations. Summary As a Hatchery Production Associate, you play a key role in creating the optimal environment where healthy, high-quality chicks begin their journey. This hands-on position supports hatchery activities that ensure proper incubation, hatching, and care, while maintaining precise environmental conditions. Your work directly contributes to delivering a superior product to Perdue Farms growers and upholding our standards of quality and care. Responsibilities Correctly receive, set, and transfer approximately 991,440 eggs per week, ensuring minimum damage while maximizing hatchability. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the hatchery, which may include 68 hatchers and setters, 37 evaporative coolers, 14 heaters and associated duct work, reducing mold and bacteria. Properly and efficiently operate tray wash and/or separator machines, ensuring maximum throughput with minimum product damage. Safely transport and process approximately 250,000 chicks daily, ensuring accurate chick distribution and proper chick quality control. Perform duties as requested by management in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with hatchery and company standard operating procedures, while fostering team spirit and morale. Minimum Education and Experience High school or equivalent. Preferred Education and Experience Reading and writing skills. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors Moving in an upright position and working on wet, dry, and often slippery concrete floors for up to 4 hours in a single interval. Must be able to lift overhead and control 35 lbs to a height of approximately 84 inches. Exposure to temperatures from 32° to 101.25° with both ambient and high humidity. Extended exposure to temperatures from 99° to 101° with high humidity for periods up to 2 hours in a single interval. Exposure to noise ranges of 50 dB to over 110 dB and light intensity range of less than 50 to 75–100 foot candles. Bending, twisting, and lifting, while grasping containers weighing up to 35 lbs, at intervals up to 10 times per minute, with forward angles of 30–60°. Squatting, lifting and carrying weights up to 35 lbs while walking 10–20 feet. Exposure to chlorinated water under 50 ppm, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, poultry vaccines, and other chemicals as listed in hatchery MSDS. Must wear and/or use personal protective equipment/devices in accordance with SOPs and company directives. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Perdue Farms