Hatchery General Labor

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Physical requirements: Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity. Candidate must be able to push/pull 450 lb. buggies (on wheels) of chicks and eggs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills both written and orally, ability to follow directions, and must be a team player.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills both written and orally, ability to follow directions, and must be a team player.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• College Tuition Assistance Program: JBS USA and Pilgrim’s are providing team members and their child dependents the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams for associate degrees and trade certificates at community and technical colleges with tuition assistance.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 5 AM to 4 PM or until production is complete.