Depot Egg Room Associate

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is seeking a GP Egg Depot Associate to work in a poultry operation. This position supports daily Egg Depot operations by preparing and staging egg pallets for shipment. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping, proper egg handling and biosecurity, teamwork, dependability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role works closely with drivers, hatchery employees, production planning, and supervisors to ensure eggs are properly handled, accurately accounted for, and prepared for shipment on time.

About the role

• Verify egg counts received from farms against applicable pickup and receiving information.
• Accurately enter egg counts and other required information into the applicable computer or inventory system.
• Assist with maintaining accurate physical inventory of hatching eggs.
• Count and organize eggs according to flock, farm, date, customer order, or other established identification requirements.
• Pull designated pallets for preparation.
• Prepare pallets according to established procedures.
• Properly wrap pallets and ensure they are secure for shipment.
• Stage completed pallets in the appropriate bay for loading.
• Inspect egg pallets for broken or damaged eggs and address them as needed.
• Restack pallets when necessary.
• Put out supplies needed for daily operations and return supplies to their designated locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist in other areas of the Egg Depot as operational needs require.

Qualifications & Expectations

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous poultry, agricultural, warehouse, inventory, shipping, or production experience preferred but not required.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; training will be provided for job-specific procedures.
• Dependable and able to maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work throughout the shift.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining safety and product quality standards.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills or the ability to learn applicable systems.*
• Basic math skills with the ability to accurately count and verify quantities.*
• Ability to read and understand basic written instructions, labels, order information, and work procedures.*
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and established work processes.*
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.*
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.*
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to work as scheduled.*
• Ability to work schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and extended or adjusted shifts when required by operational needs.
• Ability to follow efficiently while maintaining all company safety, sanitation, quality, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an agricultural poultry and egg-handling environment.
• Regular handling and movement of hatching eggs, egg flats, racks, carts, pallets, and related materials.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, grip, grasp, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements associated with handling and preparing eggs.
• Ability to lift and move materials associated with normal egg room and shipping activities.
• Ability to push and maneuver egg racks and carts as required.
• Work may involve exposure to poultry-related odors, dust, noise, humidity, and temperature variations associated with agricultural operations.
• Ability to safely work around carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, trucks, and other moving equipment.
• Required to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all facility safety, sanitation, and biosecurity requirements.

Safety, Biosecurity, and Quality

All employees are expected to perform their responsibilities in accordance with Aviagen safety, biosecurity, quality, and operational standards. Employees working in the Egg Depot / Egg Room must follow established procedures for the proper handling, identification, storage, and movement of hatching eggs.

Employees must promptly report damaged eggs, incorrect counts, inventory discrepancies, sanitation concerns, biosecurity issues, unsafe conditions, or other unusual conditions to the appropriate supervisor.

Benefits

Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' healthcare and financial well-being. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.