Hatchery Attendant

Sanderson Farms
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 21.05+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Problem-solving","Communication","Interpersonal savvy","Learning on the fly"]

Support daily hatchery operations by monitoring hatchers and setters, recording issues, and performing minor repairs. Check humidity, curtains, and turning, respond to hatchery alarms (turn failures and temperature alerts), and coordinate major repairs with maintenance or management. Handle egg tray work, assist with fumigation schedules, keep assigned areas clean, and perform door security checks. Operate backup power procedures and follow biosecurity, safety, and detailed process requirements.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
2 days ago

Hatchery Attendant

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Job Summary

Support daily hatchery operations by monitoring hatchers and setters, recording issues, and performing minor repairs. Check humidity, curtains, and turning, respond to hatchery alarms (turn failures and temperature alerts), and coordinate major repairs with maintenance or management. Handle egg tray work, assist with fumigation schedules, keep assigned areas clean, and perform door security checks. Operate backup power procedures and follow biosecurity, safety, and detailed process requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform hourly checks of hatchers and setters, record problems, and make minor repairs when possible.
  • •Monitor humidity/circulation conditions, respond to hatchery alarms (turn failures and temperature alerts), and repair or notify management.
  • •Conduct door security checks and keep outside doors locked after daytime employees have left.
  • •Refill and replace wick reservoirs and assist with continuous fumigation schedules for the hatchers.
  • •Clean assigned areas per sanitation direction and perform other assigned duties.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 21.05 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Attention to detail with the ability to complete required logs and forms.
  • •Ability to follow detailed processes and work with minimal supervision.
  • •Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular/extended shift hours.
  • •Must be 18 years of age and able to work alone.
  • •Must have a current and valid driver’s license and meet MVR requirements.
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailProblem-solvingCommunicationInterpersonal savvyLearning on the fly
Licenses:Driver's license

Company Brief

Sanderson Farms
Produces and processes poultry products, including fresh and frozen chicken, for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. One of the largest vertically integrated poultry companies in the United States, with operations spanning hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Laurel, United States
Founded: 1947
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