Hatchery Quality Control (QC)

Date: Apr 5, 2024

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Req ID: 72401

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

This position will be responsible for performing quality control checks and maintaining the quality control program at the hatchery facility.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs process audits. These audits include, but are not limited to, Inovo vaccination, box counts, vaccine preparation, hatchery BMP and poultry welfare. As well as general housekeeping of all areas of the hatchery.
Performs routine temperature checks on incubation equipment as directed by management.
Conducts routine moisture loss surveys and residue breakout analysis as directed by management.
Trained as a backup vaccine mixer for both chick processing and transfer crew.
Monitors chemical use, facility bio-security and facility sanitation both visually and by plating, daily, weekly, and monthly. Associate will also be responsible for filling chemical barrels, fogging the facility, and filling in on the line when needed.

Minimum Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Requirements

One year experience. Reading and writing skills required.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 150 degrees F. and humidities up to 100%. Exposed to chemicals, drugs, and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communications. Use of personal protective equipment as required. Ability to lift 10 lbs. boxes from conveyor and stack on dollies and push loaded dollies weighing 105 lbs. a distance of 100 ft. Must be able to bend and reach 5” from floor to 6’ in height. Able to stand in one position for up to 2.5 hours.

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.