Breeder Service Technician

Pilgrim's; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Marshville, NC is seeking a Breeder Service Technician focused on poultry production. You will move birds, vaccinate and medicate, and monitor hen productivity to help farms meet contract standards.

Requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Excellent communication and multitasking are essential, with opportunities for career growth in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in poultry science or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects farms to ensure contract/com coop standards.
• Guides farmers on development programs for highquality poultry.
• Conducts safety meetings to promote workplace health and safety.
• Manages pullet movement as needed.
• Performs field vaccinations and administers medications.
• Weighs and handles pullets, hens and males; evaluates productivity.
• Collects/transports eggs and tracks hatchability where applicable.
• Works under limited supervision with some autonomy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Poultry science related associate degree

Job description

Description

Breeder Service Technician
At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Breeder Service Technician for Pilgrim’s in Marshville, NC. This role is focused on poultry production, where the technician is responsible for tasks like moving birds, administering vaccinations and medication, monitoring hen productivity, and ensuring farms meet contract standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspects farms to ensure compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards.
• Provides guidance to farmers on development programs aimed at producing high-quality poultry products.
• Conduct safety meetings to promote workplace health and safety.
• Coordinates and manages the movement of pullets as needed.
• Performs field vaccinations and administers medications when required.
• Weighs, handles, and evaluates pullets, hens, and males.
• Monitors and analyzes hen productivity to optimize performance.
• Collects and transports eggs and tracks hatchability, as applicable.
• Works under limited supervision with periods of relative autonomy and general review.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent (associate degree in poultry science or related field preferred).
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Current driver’s license and good driving record
• Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Work Environment - exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions; exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Varies, based on farm schedules
• 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;
• Base Salary range of $60,591 - $73,618
• 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;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers 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.
\"Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim'sdoesnot accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned byPilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.\"