Day Shift Hatchery Utility Team Member | Growth & Training

Pilgrim's; Independence (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 60 days

Benefits at 60 days

401K from day 1

Discount on Pilgrim’s products

Training provided

Advancement opportunities

Tuition assistance program

Career development programs

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location in Arcadia, WI is seeking a Day Shift Hatchery - Utility Team Member to work across the hatchery, including transfer and chick processing duties. The role supports a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position starts at $22.17 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential where applicable, and benefits begin after 60 days with opportunities for training and advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect and enter data accurately.
• Must have or be willing to obtain valid PIT license.
• Ability to push/pull carts up to 1,000 pounds.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and learn multiple positions.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to work varying hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Move eggs from racks to incubators according to schedules.
• Transfer eggs from incubators to hatchers as part of the transfer team.
• Clean and disinfect incubators, hatchers, rooms, and equipment.
• Monitor equipment and assist in troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Learn and back up all chick processing/transfer positions; on‑call weekends.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Assist in vaccine mixing per company guidelines.
• Participate in safety audits and SOP reviews.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Data entry

PIT license

Heavy lifting

Communication

Independent work

Mechanical

Adaptability

Math/Computer skills

Flexible hours

Job description

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location in Arcadia, WI is seeking a Day Shift Hatchery - Utility Team Member to work across the hatchery, including transfer and chick processing duties. The role supports a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position starts at $22.17 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential where applicable, and benefits begin after 60 days with opportunities for training and advancement within the company.