Biosecurity & Quality Control Technician - NMH

Position: Biosecurity & Quality Control Technician - NMH

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: Portales, New Mexico

About Us

At Hoover’s Hatchery, we don’t just hatch chicks – we support farmers, homesteaders, and families across the country. As a company with a national reach, our culture is built on alignment, not hierarchy. We bridge frontline operations and leadership through direct communication, high standards, and shared responsibility of results.

We are a stable, growing agricultural business rooted in accountability, teamwork, and high standards. Our production environment is structured, fast-paced, and purpose-driven. We believe in clear expectations, measurable performance, and providing opportunities for employees to grow into leadership roles.

We have fun and we work hard. If you are dependable, take pride in doing things right, and want to play a meaningful role in a team that values precision and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Our Team?

• Stable, growing company with national reach
• Hands-on role with real impact on daily production outcomes
• Clear expectations and structured process
• Gain valuable experience in biosecurity, quality control, and hatchery operations with opportunities for career advancement.
• Team-oriented environment with accountability and professionalism
• Competitive pay and full-time benefits
  
  

Job Summary

The Biosecurity & Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the health, safety, and productivity of the hatchery by enforcing strict biosecurity protocols and ensuring consistent quality standards. This position is responsible for monitoring flock and facility conditions, conducting inspections and audits, and supporting disease prevention efforts. The technician works closely with hatchery management and production teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and uphold regulatory and company standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Production Team’s schedule to support daily hatchery operations.
• Monitors biosecurity protocols across all hatchery operations.
• Conducts routine inspections of the facility, equipment, and personnel practices to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Audits adherence to sanitation procedures, including proper use of PPE, disinfectants, and controlled access points.
• Collects environmental, water, and biological samples for testing and analysis.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of biosecurity measures, test results, and quality metrics.
• Monitors hatchery performance indicators such as hatchability, chick quality, and mortality rates.
• Identifies deviations from quality standards and assists in root cause analysis.
• Collaborates with hatchery leadership and production teams to implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Supports internal and external audits by preparing documentation and ensuring compliance readiness.
• Trains and guides staff on biosecurity protocols and quality control procedures.
• Reports potential risks, disease concerns, or compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Stays up to date with industry best practices, animal welfare standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hatchery efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Performs egg breakouts and ensures proper handling and documentation.
• Fills hatchery footbaths daily and as needed.
• Assists with hatchery operations as needed to ensure efficiency and chick quality.
• Conducts checks on sexed birds to minimize loss and ensure accuracy among team members.
• Performs and submits NPIP testing in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducts TSC testing and ensures timely and accurate reporting of results.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly
• Must be willing to handle live poultry
  
  

Competencies

• Ethical conduct
• Customer servitude
• Tenacity and dependability
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to lead by example
• Strong communication skills
• High level of accountability
• Effective prioritizing and multitasking
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong computer skills
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Some travel may be required – up to 10%.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality
• Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols
• Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, reach, stand, stoop, crawl, crouch, push, pull, twist, turn, balance, climb, and stretch
• Requires the ability to perform physical labor requiring continual use of motor skills, manual dexterity, and the manipulation of large objects.
• Requires the ability to work around equipment that generates noise, vibration, and heat
• This position may require heavy lifting, over 60 lbs.