Hatchery Clerk - 1st Shift
Eagle Springs, North Carolina, United States Job ID 81836 Job Category Administrative/ClericalPerdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Support the daily flow of hatchery operations through accurate administrative, logistical, and data-entry support. As a Hatchery Clerk, you will help connect hatchery floor operations, management, and supply chain logistics by maintaining operational records, processing invoices and requisitions, supporting payroll and scheduling needs, and communicating across key departments. Your attention to detail and organization will help ensure information, supplies, and reports are managed accurately in a fast-paced office environment. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, supporting a team, and contributing to smooth and accountable hatchery operations.
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri 7:30am-5:00pm & Wed 7:30am - 1:00pm. Satursdays/ Weekends as business needs dictate.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Input daily operational data into specialized database applications, including exact egg counts, hatch success rates, and live animal placement numbers.
- Assist management in processing weekly payroll timecards and invoices for contract labor, hourly and production associates, and delivery crews.
- Reconcile livestock and egg inventory on a daily and weekly basis, review records for accuracy, and post transactions.
- Order, track, and maintain logs for operating supplies and medication reserves.
- Process vendor invoices, purchase requisitions and orders, reconcile transaction sheets for accounting departments, and match receipts to incoming deliveries.
- Answer incoming calls professionally, route messages to the Hatchery Manager, and organize hatchery files.
Minimum Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in Data Entry, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to create charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
- Strong reading, writing, math, communication, and analytical skills.
Preferred Education and Experience
- 1-2 years of prior administrative experience in the agricultural, poultry, or food processing sectors.
- Associate’s degree.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
- Work primarily in a normal office environment, with regular required movement onto wet, moist, and dry floors, including concrete, metal, and plastic grating.
- Lift up to 35 lbs. and carry and move objects with varying weights, angles, and distances depending on daily administrative or operational support tasks.
- Sit in an upright position, stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and grasp regularly.
- Perform routine desk work, data entry, and physical checks at varying intervals of time and body positions.
- Use personal protective equipment and devices in accordance with SOPs and company directives.
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Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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