Hatchery Associate: Incubation & Chick Care (Early Shift)

Jobtome; Daphna (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is hiring for a hands-on Hatchery Labor role in Broadway, VA. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold animal care and biosecurity standards.

The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with temperature-sensitive duties. Benefits include health coverage and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Team player

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is hiring for a hands-on Hatchery Labor role in Broadway, VA. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold animal care and biosecurity standards.

The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with temperature-sensitive duties. Benefits include health coverage and development opportunities.