Service Room Worker
Willmar, MN
Temporary to Full Time
Entry Level
Who We Are:
Headstart Hatching is the first turkey hatchery in the world to hatch commercial poults with immediate access to feed and water from the moment the hatchling leaves the egg and throughout their stay from hatch to the farm. This industry-changing technology will eventually be shared with the world, but first we are going to put it to good use for our region’s benefit. Located in Willmar, MN, we are part of a family of companies that have made this place our home for over 75 years, and Headstart Hatching is the next (and not last) company we have committed to build here.
Headstart Hatching is seeking a diligent and dependable individual to join our team in our Service Room area.
Position Purpose
The Service Room Worker will be responsible for carrying out all processing and sorting activities related to the production of turkey poults. This includes heel clipping, IR beak blunting, sexing, and sorting turkey poults according to their intended destination or gender. The role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
This is a critical role in ensuring that the turkey hatchery produces high-quality poults that meet industry standards and customer expectations. The Turkey Hatchery Service Room Worker will play an important part in maintaining the efficiency of the hatchery's processing and sorting operations, using both manual and automated methods to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform toe removal and beak shortening procedures on turkey poults using approved methods and equipment.
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of turkey poults to specific areas of that hatchery
- Operating automated processing and sorting equipment, including MPSP and PSP machines, and conveyor belts.
- Reporting any abnormalities or issues to the proper management
- Assisting with other hatchery-related tasks as needed or required.
Job Specifications
Knowledge
- Knowledge of turkey egg and poult handling procedures is preferred
- Familiarity with biosecurity protocols and industry regulations is a plus
- Attention to detail
- Good communication
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Previous Hatchery experience preferred
- Core business hours: Daytime hours, start and end times may vary
- Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Hatcheries have a range of working conditions depending on the department. Majority of the positions have a room temperature of mid to high 70s. Fluff is a natural byproduct of hatching birds, which can be spread throughout the facility. Cleaning is very important to maintain a safe environment for the poults, so some washing with hot water may be required which may raise humidity in certain cases. Deviations of these conditions is dependent on department and the need for the eggs or poults.
Pay rate: $17.44
This is a Temporary to full time position.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English- preferred
Apply Online or to Further Inquire, Contact:
Francisca Gonzalez/ HR Specialist
[email protected]
320-222-9827
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