Hatchery Service/Dispatch Associate
About the job
- Ability to perform moderate physical work, including pushing and pulling trolleys weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Basic mathematics skills.
- Ability to perform repetitive work and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
- Reliable work attendance and willingness to give best effort.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word.
- Check and grade chicks according to the quality standard.
- Build boxes for chick transport and complete labels to distinguish orders.
- Manually handle eggs when transferring them to other trolleys and other parts of the hatchery.
- Ensure equipment is in good working order and sufficient consumable materials are available to meet requirements.
- Ensure chick and egg welfare standards are met during handling and treatments.
- Follow appropriate cleaning and hygiene standards according to company protocols.
- Follow safe working practices and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Follow accident and near-miss reporting procedures.
- Maintain high standards of biosecurity.
About the company
Aviagen supplies day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks for broilers, using a large breeding program to improve performance, health, and welfare under brands Arbor Acres, Indian River, Ross, and niche lines Rowan Range and Specialty Males. The birds' genetics are passed to producers via breeders, with selection aided by technologies like pulse oximetry and ultrasound, and backed by strict biosecurity across its global network of production facilities and hatcheries. It differentiates itself through a long lineage from Arbor Acres, Ross, and L.I.R, substantial R&D investment, and a broad portfolio that serves standard and niche markets. Its goal is to help customers provide affordable, nutritious protein by delivering consistent genetic gains and efficient broiler production while safeguarding animal health and the food chain.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
1923
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Aviagen promoted sustainability through breed choice and resilience through feed efficiency.
- July 2026 2025 Broiler Management Handbooks added a dedicated Nutrition Supplement.
- Aviagen keeps opening regional seminars and leadership hires across Asia, Europe, and TMEA.
What critics are saying
- Avian influenza remains Aviagen's existential threat; one breeding-site breach destroys years of genetics.
- June 2026 Aviagen reported heightened avian influenza vigilance across Australia and Nepal culls.
- Trade fragmentation and regionalization pressure exports, especially after 2026 HPAI-related policy shifts.
What makes Aviagen unique
- Aviagen's Ross, Arbor Acres, and Indian River genetics dominate global broiler breeding.
- July 2026 Nippon Chunky acquisition locks in Japan's Ross distribution and market access.
- Focus Series toolkits translate proprietary genetics into management advantages for ABF producers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off