Egg Handler - Poultry Farm Operations

Pilgrim's; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Farm Laborer to assist with egg handling, transfer to trays, and keeping the egg room clean in a day shift role. You will monitor housing, remove mortality, and ensure biosecurity and safety procedures are followed in a poultry production environment.

Qualified applicants can work independently, perform basic math, and maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced farm setting. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $15.50 with standard benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of egg-handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add and subtract.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work in agricultural and poultry production environments.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs into trays and place trays onto egg buggies.
• Push full egg buggies into egg coolers.
• Load and transfer eggs to designated cooler areas.
• Walk poultry houses regularly to identify and remove mortality.
• Return eggs found outside nesting areas to the appropriate nests.
• Monitor and address egg jams as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect the egg room on a weekly basis.
• Follow all egg-handling, biosecurity, and culling procedures.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Assume responsibility for assigning work and meeting schedules within the work group in the absence of the supervisor or lead person.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Egg handling

Independence

Math skills

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Agriculture

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Farm Laborer to assist with egg handling, transfer to trays, and keeping the egg room clean in a day shift role. You will monitor housing, remove mortality, and ensure biosecurity and safety procedures are followed in a poultry production environment.

Qualified applicants can work independently, perform basic math, and maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced farm setting. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $15.50 with standard benefits after probation.