Athens Hatchery Laborer

Pilgrim's; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Athens, GA is seeking a Hatchery Laborer to assist with egg deliveries, move egg buggies, and support chick production. You will learn the hatchery workflow, track inventory, and perform QA or vaccine mixing as needed, following all safety and animal welfare policies.

The role requires standing for long periods, working in variable temperatures, and willingness to work early shifts or overtime as needed, with a Monday–Friday core schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Able to read and follow instructions and maintain basic records.
• Willing to learn hatchery processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist an egg driver with delivering empties and picking up egg buggies.
• Cross-train to assist chick production line flow and inventory tracking.
• QA tasks, vaccine mixing, or other hatchery duties as needed.

Skills

Reading

General Math

Writing Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

hatchery laborer Job Description

This position is responsible for performing various tasks in the hatchery while following all Company Safety and Animal Welfare Policies. Primary responsibility is assisting an egg driver with delivering empties and picking up egg buggies. Egg buggies can weigh around 1200lbs depending on the buggy size. This person will be cross-trained to assist with the flow of the chick production line as well as tracking chick inventory (See chick processing front and back line job descriptions below). Other responsibilities may include QA, vaccine mixing or other miscellaneous tasks as needed in regards to chick processing and hatchery.

Description

hatchery laborer Job Description

This position is responsible for performing various tasks in the hatchery while following all Company Safety and Animal Welfare Policies. Primary responsibility is assisting an egg driver with delivering empties and picking up egg buggies. Egg buggies can weigh around 1200lbs depending on the buggy size. This person will be cross-trained to assist with the flow of the chick production line as well as tracking chick inventory (See chick processing front and back line job descriptions below). Other responsibilities may include QA, vaccine mixing or other miscellaneous tasks as needed in regards to chick processing and hatchery.

Primary work schedule is Monday through Friday typically 8am-4pm. May be needed to fill in for the production line from 4am until the job is done on Monday-Friday, except Wednesdays start time is 5:30am.

Must be able to work holidays as scheduled. Weekends may be scheduled at times during the year to work around holidays. Sometimes time varies if we have to change the time but will be notified in advance.

Able to work in hot, cold environments with occasional extended shifts.

Required Skills

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

Reading, General Math and Writing Skills. Basic computer skills.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred

At least 18 years of age

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Willing and able to stand for several hours.

Details

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:

Exposed to temperatures of 60 degrees to 105 degrees and humidities up to 100%.

Exposed to chemicals, drugs, and vaccines to be covered in M.S.D.S. training and hazardous communications.

Use P.P.E. as required.

Bending and twisting motions

Repetitive reaching and lifting of a maximum of 40 lbs.

Requires constant standing and walking.

Be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs.