Embrex Crew Associate- Hatchery # 2 (Nightshift)

Date:  Sep 30, 2024
Location: 

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID:  74339
Job Function:  Live Production

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Cleans hatchers, hatcher tops and hatcher room so as to maintain a low to zero bacteria and mold level.  Empties hatcher racks back in to the hatcher room at completion of clean up.

 

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to your pay in advance with PayActiv.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the organization.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Cleans hatchers, hatcher tops and hatcher room so as to maintain a low to zero bacteria and mold level.
  • Empties hatcher racks back in to the hatcher room at completion of clean up.
  • Must be able to use broom, shovel, mop and scrub brushes to remove chick down, and work with chemicals to effectively wash and disinfect hatchers through hand scrubbing and high pressure washer.
  • Must follow poultry welfare guidelines.
  • Operate the Embrex machine as outlined by Embrex and management. This includes but is not limited to: removing contaminated eggs(poppers) prior to injection, running QC plate after each machine, changing bent needles and punches.
  • Responsible of the proper eggs flat placements into farm racks
  • Required to clean and sanitized vaccinating equipment, transfer work area, hallways and equipment such as buckets and slides. Responsible of maintaining a sanitized and suitable work environment for embryos.
  • Handle eggs in a proper manner as instructed by management. 

Minimum Education

High school or equivalent

Experience Preferred

Reading and writing skills preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

  • Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and humidities up to 100%. 
  • Exposed to chemicals, drups and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications. 
  • Use personal protective equipment as required.  Ability to lift 4 lbs. to a height of 6 feet, to push 75 lbs. a distance of 75 feet and lift 20 - 25 lbs. to a height of 3 feet. 
  • Must be able to work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment.
  • Bending and twisting required motions of up to 1100 repetitions reaching and lifting a maximum of 40lbs.
  • Requires constant standing and walking. 
  • Be able to push or pull up to racks on wheels weighting approximately 1000 lbs.

 

 

 

Perdue Farms, Inc. 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.


Nearest Major Market: Salisbury