Poultry Hatchery Worker
かきんふらんさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves operating and managing incubators to hatch poultry (chickens, ducks, etc.) eggs under appropriate environmental conditions.
Description
Poultry hatchery workers load chicken or duck eggs into incubators, adjust temperature, humidity, and ventilation daily to promote hatching over a certain period. They perform a series of tasks including candling to check embryo development inside eggs, turning eggs for uniform hatching, removing and managing chicks after hatching, and transferring them to poultry houses. They also inspect, clean, and perform simple maintenance on equipment, create and manage records, adjust management conditions according to seasons or breeds, and handle troubleshooting during malfunctions.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to domestic food needs. On the other hand, the introduction of IoT sensors and automated equipment is advancing, requiring adaptation to labor reduction and higher efficiency.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Excellent Observation Skills / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work
Career Path
Poultry House Manager → Poultry Farmer → Livestock Technician → Farm Manager
Required Skills
Data Management / Egg Candling and Inspection / Hygiene Management / Incubator Operation / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Livestock Rearing / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because managing subtle changes in temperature and humidity affects the hatch rate. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work, handling loads, and early morning/late night shifts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Livestock Technology Manager
Aliases
- Incubation Worker
Related Jobs
- Livestock Farmer
- Poultry Farming Worker
- Poultry House Manager