Hatchery Utility - Days

About the Role

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. The Utility Team Member is responsible for working in all areas of the Hatchery, primarily on the transfer crew and chick processing crew as needed.

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.
• Monitors equipment, assists in troubleshooting, and performs preventative maintenance.
• Learns and backs up all chick processing and transfer team positions, including being on call for rotating weekends.
• Assists in training new team members.
• Assists in mixing and dispensing vaccines according to company guidelines.
• Participates in safety audits and SOP reviews.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work in positions requiring data collection and entry.
• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a 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.

Schedule

Varies week to week, with a minimum of 4-5 days per week between Sunday – Saturday. Shift start times vary between 4:30 am – 1:00 pm, 5:15 am – 2:00 pm, or 6:00 am – 4:30/5:00 pm. Shifts will include some weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday).

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.

Pay

Base hourly salary rate of $22.17/hour. Shift Differential if applicable: $1.00/hour.

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.

About Us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Core Values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.

EOE, including disability/vets.