Hatchery Production Hourly

About This Role

Join the Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Lufkin, Texas to handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to maintain high animal care and biosecurity standards.

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

• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Good communication skills both written and orally
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense
• Team player
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments (100+°F)
• Tolerate odors
• Handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity
• Able to push/pull 450 lb. buggies (on wheels) of chicks and eggs
• Must not raise any poultry or birds

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus

Nice to Have

• Poultry or food industry experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits