Quality Assurance Technician- Bowdon Hatchery

Hatchery Quality Assurance Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Computer literacy —utilize Excel spreadsheets, key data into online SharePoint and M-tech system Organizational skills —keep accurate documentation of quality assurance checks performed Time management —able to perform all tasks required weekly within a timely manner Bacterial plating several locations around hatchery—including but not limited to: hatchers, setters, hallways, egg room, Embrex machine, etc. Determine embryonic age through residue breakouts of a percentage of parent flocks hatched per week Accurately calibrate temperature of setters, hatchers, hallways and egg rooms Weight eggs for moisture loss at set/transfer/hatch Check embryonic temperatures prior to transfer, inside of incubators Temperature check chicks daily prior to hatch Chick quality assessments per flock Weekly egg quality checks Candle eggs for fertility Back-up to Chick Room Lead position, responsible for vaccine mixing, hatch percentages by parent flock and daily chick book-out

FOLLOW ALL ANIMAL WELFARE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Other Duties as assigned by management EXPERIENCE: Entry-level; no experience required with degree. A minimum of 2 years related experience preferred to substitute for degree. EOE, including disability/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr Pilgrim's