Chick Delivery Helper

Pilgrim; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pilgrim is hiring for a hatchery driver/loader. You will assist with loading chicks, monitor truck temperature and air flow, and help off-load chicks at farms to ensure optimal quality. The role involves handling heavy loads, daily truck washing, and light maintenance in transit.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 100+ lbs, and teamwork with hatchery staff. Seasonal start times and long hours may occur in peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/push 100+ lbs.
• Very physical position with long hours.
• Must possess good decision making ability.
• Some mechanical abilities for vehicle repairs during transit.
• Able to work in hot and dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks at hatchery and assist with delivery to farms.
• Return empty carriers and wash chick carriers after delivery.
• Wash and disinfect trucks daily after delivery.
• Perform other hatchery tasks as needed.
• Work as a team with other drivers and hatchery staff.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Decision making

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for helping the driver load chicks at the hatchery, monitor the temperature and air flow on the truck. Help off load the chicks in to the houses on the assigned farms to assure the best quality chick possible. Other duties included but are not limited to helping position trucks on farms for unloading, help wash and disinfect trucks daily after delivery, do other odd jobs in hatchery while waiting for loads.

Duties and Responsibilities listed below include, but are not limited to:

• Will load trucks at hatchery, travel to farms to help deliver chicks, return empty carriers to hatchery and wash chick carries after return from hatchery. The nature of the position is very physical.
• Must be able to lift/push 100+lbs.
• Must possess good decision making ability.
• As trucks are heated for chick transport, some mechanical abilities in the area would be preferred if repairs to the vehicle were needed while in transit.
• May also be required to do other Hatchery related jobs.
• Good work ethics and able to work as a team with other drivers and Hatchery employees.
• Able to work in hot and dusty environments.
• Start times vary with seasons. Some days maybe more than 10 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred