Hatchery Lead

Essential Job Functions

1. Be able to use syringes and needles correctly to mix vaccine.


2. Open, set-up, and clean-up vaccine stations as well as vaccine room


3. Assist in counting and recording data for chick boxes for accuracy and figuring averages to add back into houses.


4. Counting cull birds and recording numbers.


5. Recording the number of chicks hatched per flock and figure and record the percentage of each flock as well as daily total


6. Predict number of chicks hatched and averages to prepare paperwork to run the next day.


7. Send recorded information to Grow-out for their records.


8. Able to perform all duties associated with First shift processing, Box Room operator, Wash Room Operator, and be able to clean all processing equipment.

Physical Requirements

      1. Must be able to stand for 8 hours

      2. Must be able to lift 50lbs

Additional Job Functions

1. May perform portions of the work of higher classified positions occasionally, as assigned.


2. Specific duties may change as demanded by business, see Hatchery manager for adjusted duties.

Qualifications

Must have working familiarity with assigned equipment, and assigned material or willing to obtain.

1. Must have ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate with others in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale.


2. Physical strength and ability to perform light to moderate manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and lifting.


3. Must be able to lift 30lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally.


4. Stamina to maintain continuous physical effort for the durations of the shift on a regular basis.


5. Must be highly self-motivated and able to follow established procedures and meet standards while working unsupervised.


6. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.

1. Ability to use sound judgment to solve problems and to make safe decisions independently.


2. Ability to read and interpret labels on Hatchery chemicals, supplies, and vaccines.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.