Job Summary: Express Employment Professionals in Bellingham is hiring a Hatchery Worker to join a well-established, family-owned hatchery serving the Pacific Northwest! This company is proudly certified by the Global Animal Partnership and is committed to raising chickens the way nature intended — with care and integrity.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting incubators, transferring eggs, assisting with chicken processing functions, and supporting general hatchery operations.

The ideal candidate is punctual, hard-working, and self-motivated. This is a great opportunity to start with a temporary project that could lead to a long-term role for the right person!

Pay: $20.00

Shift: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday shift 5:55 am – 4:00 PM

Position Type: 3-month position, but could lead to a long-term position for the right candidate

Location: Lynden, WA

Job Duties & Responsibilities include:

Clean and disinfect incubators, hatchers, egg room, processing room, and hatchery equipment
Transfer eggs from incubators to Hatcher trays as part of the Transfer Team following SOPs
Assist in all chick processing functions
Observe all company personnel, safety, quality, and food safety policies
Must not have exposure to poultry or birds outside of work
Adhere to all safety rules, including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters
All other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements:

Ability to work independently
Good mechanical abilities
Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift egg cases weighing up to 50 pounds
Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 to 105 degrees
Humidity up to 100%
Work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required
Exposure to chemicals and vaccines used in a Hatchery Process
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment as required for the job, as directed by the company
Company Benefits Available After Probationary Period:

Medical/RX plan
Dental and Vision
401(K) with company match
Critical illness and accident insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability
Flexible spending account
PTO
Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Holiday Pay( 6 observed days)
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
Vision/Eyewear Plan
Life Insurance
Prescription Drug Reimbursement
Short-Term Disability
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Visa Cash Card
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We take walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at 360.734.2457 for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply:
-Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview.
-Complete an online application on our website: www.expresspros.com/apply
-Email your resume to: jennifer.cota@expresspros.com
-Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98226

About Express Employment Professionals:
When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals, including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions.

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