Job Description Summary:
Aviagen is hiring candidates for a Maintenance/Hatchery Lead Position. This position will be responsible for assisting with Hatchery management. This role will ensure that maintenance of buildings and equipment are maintained to standards and additionally ensuring compliance of the Human resources, Animal Welfare, Safety, Workers Comp, Quality, and Biosecurity programs and policies by all individuals.
- Assist with the supervision of activities of the hatchery and employees as required
- Monitor poultry health and take proper and immediate steps to prevent and treat diseases
- Gain familiarity with controller and ventilation systems and adjust ventilation and heat in accordance to incubation guidelines and manager's instructions
- Gain familiarity with hatchers and incubators
- Assist the supervisor with implementation of poultry practices as outlined in Hatchery SOP and other communications
- Assure that hatchery equipment is properly maintained
- Implement power and emergency procedures when needed
- Meet required hatchery schedules by providing proper cleaning, disinfecting, and setup for placements
- Maintain the hatchery premises, buildings, and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner at all times which includes monitoring and troubleshooting issues with hatchers, incubators, injectors etc…
- Assist with work schedule development
- Complete and maintain supplies for bird services such as vaccines, wing bands, spray vaccines, and injectors independently or while leading a team
- Adhere to all Safety, Biosecurity, and Animal Welfare programs in collaboration with the Veterinary Services and EHS Departments
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Responsible for all hatchery data entry, as directed by the hatchery manager
- Assist in the oversight of proper training of new members of the crew
- Complete and oversee weekly & monthly test sampling, including but not limited to: water samples, vaccine samples, and completing all submission forms in their entirety
- Follow established guidelines in regard to directing hourly employees (without disciplinary oversight)
- Perform any and all functions as assigned by Hatchery Manager or Production Team Management with no unreported issues
Job Qualifications:
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions, and perform high-level tasks under direct instruction of the Hatchery Supervisor or Production Team
- Microsoft Office computer skills
- Ability to maintain and record data pertinent to hatchery operations without error
- Ability to troubleshoot hatchery equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively with all individuals
- Ability to lead the hatchery in the event of the Hatchery Manager's absence
- High school graduate level proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic
- 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; 5 years’ experience in a hatchery or as a hatchery Supervisor
Physical Requirements:
- Work with chemicals, such as detergents and 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 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 live poultry
- Ongoing presence of hatchery related smells or odors
- Climate exposure both hot and cold
- Work in damp and/or wet environment
- Work in a loud/noisy environment
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.
