Hatchery Embrex Technician — Growth & Safety First

Pilgrim's; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for a hatchery production role where safety comes first and teamwork drives day-to-day operations. You will assist with egg placement, equipment monitoring, and record-keeping, while supporting fellow team members and training staff.

The position requires flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1+ year production/manufacturing experience; poultry/food industry a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
• Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers and monitor equipment; 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

Skills

Effective communication

Work with minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring for a hatchery production role where safety comes first and teamwork drives day-to-day operations. You will assist with egg placement, equipment monitoring, and record-keeping, while supporting fellow team members and training staff.

The position requires flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred.