Hatchery Labor - Growth & Benefits Eligible

Jobtome; Strasburg (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental after 60 days

401(k) company match after year 1

Paid time off

Perfect attendance incentive

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is seeking an energized team member for hands-on hatchery tasks in Broadway, VA. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with hatching, and perform quality checks to ensure animal welfare and biosecurity standards. The role requires reliability, detail-orientation, and teamwork.

There is a fast-paced environment with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and accurate data recording. The position offers benefits and development opportunities within a global food company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Physical: lift 100 lbs+, push/pull 450 lb buggies, work in high temps.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators per procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temp, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer with proper care.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks for health/biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per protocols.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health.
• Record accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Assist with chick vaccination and transport preparation.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is seeking an energized team member for hands-on hatchery tasks in Broadway, VA. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with hatching, and perform quality checks to ensure animal welfare and biosecurity standards. The role requires reliability, detail-orientation, and teamwork.

There is a fast-paced environment with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and accurate data recording. The position offers benefits and development opportunities within a global food company.