Aviagen

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a 3rd Shift Hatchery Associate. This role is responsible for monitoring and maintaining hatchery equipment to ensure optimal operations during the overnight shift. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can work both independently and as part of a team while following all Aviagen Animal Welfare and Bio-Security protocols.

Job Description:

Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday nights and every other Saturday night – 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Pay rate starting at $17.50/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hourly monitoring of incubation equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Clean and disinfect work areas, tools, and equipment in compliance with sanitation standards.
• Assist with light corrective and preventative maintenance tasks as needed.
• Push hatch sets into incubators as scheduled.
• Respond to and manage alarm calls promptly.
• Perform laundry duties to maintain cleanliness of hatchery operations.
• Load trucks for transport to the Albertville facility.
• Support other hatchery tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow strict Animal Welfare and Bio-Security procedures.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts and maintain a consistent attendance record.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a hatchery environment with exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and dust. The position requires standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and handling hatchery equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to handle moderate physical work
• Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
• Stand for extended periods of time (6 hours)
• Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
• Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift
• Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments
• Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
• Routine handling and interacting with day-old chicks
• Ongoing presence of hatchery related debris, smells and odors
• Climate exposure both hot and cold
• Working in damp and/or wet environment
• Working in a loud/noisy environment

Benefits: Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.