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Part-Time Hatchery Technician

VALO BioMedia


Job Location:

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  1. Comply with all bio-security policies and procedures of VALO BioMedia North America LLC.
  2. Compliance with and enforcement of all Standard Operating Procedures as detailed by VALO BioMedia North America LLC.
  3. Expected to be comfortable handling and candling eggs including the transfer of eggs from the incubator to the hatcher.
  4. Being proficient in operating incubators and hatchers per SOPs.
  5. Expected to handle and counting of chicks on a weekly basis.
  6. May be asked to perform maintenance on equipment if needed.
  7. Through cleaning and disinfect of equipment of a weekly basis. Able to operate washer for cleaning hatching baskets and other equipment.
  8. Monitor and troubleshoot during incubation and hatching periods.
  9. Collect both hand-written and digital data on a daily basis including but not limited to: hatch rate temperature and humidity readings viability and others as required in SOPs.
  10. Data collection will involve the use of both direct upload and wireless devices such as laptops and tablets and includes the use of various printers.
  11. Prepare pre-incubated eggs to send out to customer including candling packaging and labeling.
  12. Conduct load-out of chicks onto transport vehicle.
  13. Be able to respond to alarm notifications as requested by management.
  14. Be available to come in at different times as the position dictates.
  15. Ability to lift carry push and/or pull up to 25lbs repetitively on occasion could lift 50lbs or more. On occasion push hatching and incubation trollies that can weigh up to 400lbs.
  16. Maintain the facility in a clean bio-secure condition following the prescribed procedures and disinfectants as detailed in the Standard Operating Procedures.
  17. All other activities that may be necessary for the successful operation of the Farm and VALO BioMedia North America LLC.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential weekly duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent on-the-job training will be provided. Someagricultural experience is a plusbut is not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance manuals and SOPs. Ability to legibly document reports if needed and other hatchery related data. Ability to speak effectively with other employees.

TECHNOLOGY:
The ability to use smartphones tablets printers scanners and radios is required.
SCHEDULE:
Monday (5:00 am - approx 1:00 pm) Tuesday (8:00 am - approx 1:30 pm) and Thursday (8:00 am - approx 3:00 pm). This schedule is a rough estimate and is subject to change.


Required Experience:

IC