Job Details

Job Title:

Back Crew Laborer

Organizational Unit:

Select Genetics

Department:

Hatchery

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for routine processing of eggs and day old poults in the Hatchery including a clean work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States. The Back Crew Laborer provides support for the process function in the Hatchery.

Principal Accountabilities

• Transferring eggs from incubators to hatchers;
• Ensuring the initial pull of hatched poults from the hatchers to forward to the Service Room
• Assisting as needed with the count of poults hatched
• Assisting as needed in all departments as needed to keep production running
• Preparing the pull order for the following day
• Running and monitoring the tray washer
• Cleaning and disinfecting racks and hatchers with appropriate chemicals
• Assisting maintenance with unloading deliveries of supplies
• Lifting crates or boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Pushing or pulling up to 150lbs. with assistance
• Following all animal welfare and biosecurity protocols and procedures of the department during production
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment at all times;

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• High School diploma is preferred
• Prior experience with animals or hatchery preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and listening with others - Bilingual Spanish speaking ability desired
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing Personal Protective Equipment required of the position.

Additional required skills and abilities include; frequent bending, standing, and walking. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions. The work environment includes exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and varying temperatures. Back Crew Laborer must be physically able to lift and/or push and handle up to 50 lbs. frequently during the day. Transfer Crew Laborer can be asked to train in multiple departments and rotate departments based on Company’s needs.

Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.05 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrisonburg, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person