Hatchery Embrex - Cullman

JBS Foods; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Embrex Team Member to operate Embrex vaccination equipment, monitor dosing, and uphold biosecurity standards in a fast-paced poultry environment.

You will maintain records, assist with egg set and chick processing, and support continuous improvement through teamwork. The role requires a High School Diploma, 1+ year production experience, and strong communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1+ years of production or manufacturing experience (poultry/food industry a plus).
• Effective communication, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
• Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers, monitor equipment operation, and perform setup and cleanup.
• Maintain detailed records for egg placement, vaccine tracking, and transfer processes.
• Fill in for absent team members and assist with safety monitoring.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross-training, and training guide development.
• Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment.

Job description

Description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Embrex Team Member to play a key role in delivering healthy, high-quality chicks for our broiler operations. In this hands‑on position, you’ll operate and monitor Embrex vaccination equipment, ensure accurate dosing, and maintain strict biosecurity standards. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a Company committed to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs; comply with low transfer crack assessment standards.
• Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers, monitor equipment for proper operation, and perform setup and cleanup of processes, halls, and setters.
• Maintain detailed records for egg placement, vaccine tracking, and transfer processes; monitor and report equipment performance issues.
• Fill in for absent team members, guide and train staff, assist with safety monitoring, and lead in addressing questions or concerns.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross-training, and training guide development; work varied shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment to maintain operational readiness and cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Education:High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience:1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment.Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills:Effective communication both orally and in writing, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Physical requirements:Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 50 lbs or more with continuous physical activity.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Mustnotraise any poultry or birds

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule:The position is typically scheduled but not limited to
• EGG SETTING: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2AM
• EMBREX: Saturday, Sunday, & Wednesday at 5AM and Tuesday at 4AM
• 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;
• Starting Salary:
• 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's does not 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 by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.