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General Laborer

Longenecker's Hatchery
Duncannon, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2026

up to $17.35/hour plus:

  • excellent benefits after 30 days
  • bonus opportunities

​Hours:

Schedules are posted 2 weeks ahead of time.

At least 40 hours per week. Required overtime varies and can be significant.

  • Monday 4:45 AM start, 8 to 12 hour day
  • Tuesday 4:45 AM start, 8 to 12 hour day
  • Wednesday: typically not worked
  • Thursday 4:45 AM start, 7 to 10 hour day
  • Friday 4:45 AM start, 8 to 12 hour day
  • Saturday 5:45 AM start, 6 to 7 hour day alternating on rotation

Main Responsibilities:

An opportunity to learn multiple tasks involved in the hatchery production of broiler chicks. Mostly indoor work with occasional outdoor work.

​​Essential Job Functions:

  • Fluent in English (preferred)
  • Hunger to learn whenever necessary
  • Reliable and consistent attendance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well both with others and independently
  • Ability to learn and then perform the tasks involved in the hatchery production of broiler chicks
  • Repetitively lifting objects weighing 25-30 lbs from the floor to six feet above the floor
  • Pushing 800 lb. racks safely
  • Ability to learn safety guidelines and follow them.
  • Ability to understand the overall flow of a process involving coworkers
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for the whole shift
  • Ability to work in various environments (cool, warm, dusty, wet)
  • Mostly indoor work with occasional outdoor work
  • Ability to work while standing, squatting, kneeling and sitting
  • Ability to learn SOPs and follow them while using practical judgement
  • Ability to learn safety guidelines and follow them
  • Able to do basic arithmetic
  • Other duties as assigned

​​

Physical Requirements​

  • lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

  • Pre-Employment Drug Testing

Excellent Benefits after 30 Days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $17.35 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How did you learn that we were hiring?
  • How soon are you available to start a new position?
  • Do you have any poultry or pet birds on the property where you live?
  • Are you 18 years of age or older?
  • We are a drug and alcohol free workplace, does that fit your lifestyle?
  • We have preemployment drug testing. Will that be an issue for you?
  • Do you have any misdemeanors or felonies in the last 7 years?
  • Are you currently employed?
  • This position involves significant overtime, very early mornings, and work on Saturdays. How do you feel about that?
  • Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Duncannon, PA for this job?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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