What are the responsibilities and job description for the HATCHERY ATTENDANT position at Sanderson Farms, Inc?
Major Responsibilities:
*Makes hourly checks of all hatchers and setters, recording all problems found and making minor repairs when possible.
*Calls the Maintenance Department when major repairs are required.
*Makes periodic checks inside the setters and hatchers for humidifier leaks, curtains closed and proper turning.
*Makes periodic checks of the chick holding rooms for correct temperature, air flow and stacking of chick boxes.
*Periodically checks the setter and hatcher rooms for proper temperature and air flow.
*Makes a security check of all doors, locking all outside doors after the daytime employees have gone.
*Learns proper method of operating the auxiliary power unit and electrical panel change-over in time of power failure.
*Notifies Egg Supervisor when a power failure occurs in the Hatchery.
*Waters hatchers and setters each morning and cleans the wick tanks on all setters weekly.
*Assists with the continuous fumigation schedule for the hatchers.
*Repetitive Motion when traying eggs.
*Responsible for cleaning areas assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor.
*Performs other duties as assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor.
Position Requirements:
*In addition to meeting the basic qualifications for new employees, the employee must also meet the following qualifications:
-Must be able to walk on concrete for long periods of time.
-Must be able to work nights and weekends, using rotating shifts and to work alone.
-Must have proper vision or corrective lenses.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-Must be able to push/pull egg racks weighing up to 700 lbs.