Hatcher Washer – Full-Time Onsite Position

Role Overview

This position involves thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting both the interior and exterior of hatchers to remove chick debris and bacteria, ensuring hygienic processing environments.

Primary Duties

• Scrape, scrub, and shovel chick down from hatchers.
• Use pressure hoses to spray and clean hatchers, occasionally applying acid and disinfectants.
• Maintain cleanliness of hatcher hallways daily.
• Climb atop hatchers to check and remove all chick debris thoroughly.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is maintained in good, usable condition.
• Meet production goals by cleaning approximately 35 to 40 hatchers per shift.
• Unload buggies from hatchers for cleaning and reload with clean buggies after completion.
• Engage actively as a team member, contributing to team initiatives, communication, and resolving issues collaboratively.
• Familiarize and comply with Simmons Foods’ operating systems including quality, security, office environment, and company policies.
• Identify and communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding work systems.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives beyond assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

• Work in extreme temperatures.
• Stand for entire shifts.
• Push or pull wheeled buggies weighing up to 1000 pounds over distances up to 50 feet.
• Lift equipment or product weighing up to 60 pounds from floor to above shoulder height multiple times per shift.
• Climb a ladder with 10 steps and work at heights around 10 feet when necessary.

Safety and Technical Knowledge

• Use personal protective equipment such as appropriate footwear and hearing protection as required.
• Understand Hazardous Communications and proper chemical handling procedures.

Experience and Education

• Preference given to candidates with experience in poultry or food processing industries.
• No strict minimum education requirement; however, a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Veterans and individuals with military background are encouraged to apply.