HAT Labor Hatchery

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The person that works in the Hatchery as a crewmember shall assist in the setting and transferring of hatching eggs, correctly count chicks for processing, and aid in the cleaning and sanitizing of hatchery rooms and equipment. This position will also monitor and record the temperatures and humidity levels for setting and hatching equipment throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to follow written or verbal instructions for scheduled tasks.

• Must be able to learn and properly follow all procedures required in the setting and transferring of hatching eggs in the setting and hatcher equipment.

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment according to set procedures and schedules.

• Familiarizing oneself with safety equipment and using it for all specified tasks.

• Accurately counting chicks from hatch pans.

• Must inform management of any problems, irregularities or concerns noted as they are during the last physical control step of chick quality before farm delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Must possess good writing and arithmetic skills.

• Must possess good communication skills and a working knowledge of the English language.

• Must be dependable and be able to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.

• Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift at least 25 pounds from floor to above head.

• Ability to quickly address critical and urgent situations in a timely and consistent manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.

• Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.

• Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.

• Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

• Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.

• All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity for the health and welfare of our animals.

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:

• No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.

• No smoking in company provided vehicles.

Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.

Updated 09/06/2023