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Mountaire Farms

Hatchery General Laborer

Siler City, NC

$13 - $16.25/hr

Work in processing areas to prepare chicks for transport to contract poultry farms. * Ensure proper vaccination of chicks via Embrex transfer process. * Perform assigned job duties to follow ...

Aviagen Group

Poultry Specialist

Elkmont, AL · On-site

Supervising all aspects of contract farms Resolving contract grower conflicts Bio-security, strain ... Poultry Science or related field (preferred) Basic computer skills Ability to calculate feed ...

Aviagen Group

Poultry Specialist I

Elkmont, AL

We are looking for responsible, qualified and experienced candidate for the post of Poultry ... Supervising all aspects of contract farms * Resolving contract grower conflicts * Bio-security ...

Aviagen Group

Poultry Specialist I

Elkmont, AL · On-site

We are looking for responsible, qualified and experienced candidate for the post of Poultry ... Supervising all aspects of contract farms * Resolving contract grower conflicts * Bio-security ...

Tuskegee University

... cattle, poultry, small ruminants and crops (field and greenhouse - conventional and organic ... No Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? No Number of Vacancies 10 ...

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AspectContract Poultry FarmPoultry Farm Worker
CredentialsMay require farm management or poultry handling certificationsTypically requires basic farm work experience or training
Work EnvironmentOversees farm operations, manages contracts, and supervises workersPerforms daily tasks like feeding, cleaning, and caring for poultry
Employer & Industry UsageContract-based, often hired by poultry companies or farm ownersEmployed directly by farms or contractors in poultry industry

Contract Poultry Farm roles focus on managing farm operations and overseeing contracts, while Poultry Farm Workers handle hands-on daily tasks. Both roles are essential in poultry production but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Contract Poultry Farm job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,581 per year, or $18.5 per hour.
Hatchery General Laborer

Hatchery General Laborer

Mountaire Farms

Siler City, NC

$13 - $16.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Mountaire Farms rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 380 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Primary Purpose

Work in a hatchery setting performing assigned job duties to include set, sanitation, processing and Embrex operations. Follow all established safety and operational standard operating procedures (SOPs) to achieve goals on hatch, hatch of fertile (HOF), early mortality and budgets.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Wash and disinfect incubation equipment, floors, hallways and ventilation equipment.
  2. Work in processing areas to prepare chicks for transport to contract poultry farms.
  3. Ensure proper vaccination of chicks via Embrex transfer process.
  4. Perform assigned job duties to follow established sanitation programs.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of all safety training, lockout-tagout and pallet jack certification.
  • Continuous standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Works in a hatchery environment.
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we've operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, "Mountaire Farms" or "Mountaire"), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and  fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
 
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are:  eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k),  Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

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