Hatchery Associate

Job Description Summary: Aviagen is looking for candidates to fill roles on our Hatchery Service Team. We offer good pay and excellent benefits. Job Description: • Check & Grade Chicks to the Quality Standard • Should be self-motivated able to perform duties unsupervised and possess a positive attitude. Able to perform under stress and have good decision-making skills, take initiative, and strive for continuous improvement. • Build Boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders • Manual Handling when transferring eggs to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery • Ensure all equipment being used is in good working order and sufficient stocks of consumable material are available to achieve requirements. • Be confident that standards of chick & egg welfare are met at all times in the handling of chicks/eggs during the various treatments • Ensure you follow appropriate cleaning ad hygiene standards according to agreed company protocols. • Ensure you follow safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE at all times. • Ensure all accident and near miss reporting procedures are followed. • Ensure high standards of biosecurity are maintained at all times. Job Qualifications: • Ability to handle moderate to physical work- pushing and pulling Trolleys up to 50 Lbs • Basic Math Skills • Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure • Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort • Ability to Work with a team • Good Communication Skills • Knowledge and understanding of simple Microsoft programs such as Excel & Word