HATCHERY EMBREX PRODUCTION HOURLY

About the role

Purpose and scope: We are looking for an hourly Embrex team member for Pilgrim’s. The Embrex team oversees the hatchery process to ensure all functions are performed according to procedures. Location: Sumter, SC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
• Comply with the company's low transfer crack assessment expectation.
• Ensure the correct eggs are pulled and placed into the correct hatchers.
• Work in an environment of 100+°F for long periods and withstand unpleasant smells.
• Lift or push/pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly.
• Perform continuous standing, walking, frequent lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reaching forward, pulling, and stretching.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and monitor vaccine inventories.
• Set up and take down Embrex process equipment.
• Wash and sanitize Embrex equipment, incubators, and rooms.
• Remove racks of eggs from incubators and load into the Embrex machine.
• Place empty egg flats into farm racks.
• Place full racks of egg flats in the washer and stage in holding areas.
• Place full hatcher dollies of eggs into hatchers.
• Monitor machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings.
• Perform maintenance repairs as needed.
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Make equipment adjustments as needed and inform leadership/maintenance when equipment is deficient and immediate action cannot be identified.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Training required as provided by automation and incubation vendors as well as internal trainers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co‑workers.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English (preferred).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Pay

Base salary range of $19.45 per hour.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday (2 pm to 2 am) and Friday, Saturday (12 pm to 12 am).