Hatchery Utility - 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. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow. Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location offers a hometown feel within its complex located in Arcadia, WI, where it employs approximately 500 team members.

Responsibilities

• Trays eggs from farm racks into incubator racks and loads incubators according to set schedules.
• Transfers eggs from incubators to hatchers as part of the transfer team.
• Cleans and disinfects incubators, hatchers, egg room, processing rooms and hatchery equipment.
• Maintains equipment, assists in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Learns and backs up all chick processing and transfer team positions, including being on call rotating weekends.
• Aids in training new team members.
• Assists in mixing and dispensing vaccines according to company guidelines.
• Participates in safety audits, SOP reviews.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Must have or be willing to obtain valid PIT license (pallet jack and scissor lift).
• Ability to work in wet, dusty, loud conditions.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good mechanical abilities.
• Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to work varying hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Skills

• Data collection and entry.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Safety awareness and compliance.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation after 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 through Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program.
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents.

Pay

This position starts at $21.22/hour plus $1.00/hour Shift Differential if applicable.

Schedule

Day Shift.