Breeder Generalist - Days

About the role

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. This position starts at $26.09/hour.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood, culture, and tissue samples.
• Complete necessary paperwork to submit samples to laboratory.
• Administer rodent/insect control plan, application, and results of process.
• Catch and place pullets into coops.
• Unload breeder stock into layer barns.
• Absorb male roosters from stud barn.
• Absorb 12-week and 18-week vaccinations of pullets.
• Conduct water and spray vaccinations of pullets.
• Delegate and coordinate team members for daily responsibilities.
• CDL is required or the ability to obtain a CDL when classes are next available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all positions within the department.

Skills

• Ability to read and write English (for record keeping purposes).
• Ability to follow both written and verbal direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
• Valid Pilgrim’s Pallet jack license or ability to obtain license within 30 days.

Benefits

• 80 Hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment.
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment.
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products.
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program.

Schedule

Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Expectations

• All Team Members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write English (for record keeping purposes).
• Ability to follow both written and verbal direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
• Valid Pilgrim’s Pallet jack license or ability to obtain license within 30 days.