HATCHERY LABORER - $17+/hr

JBS Foods; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Egg Handlers to join their team in Pittsburg, TX. This role involves transferring eggs, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the well-being of the birds. With a focus on safety and a commitment to employee growth, the company offers various benefits, including medical insurance and a community college tuition program. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital industry while advancing your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K contributions

Community College tuition paid

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of egg handling procedures is essential for this role.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs into trays and onto egg buggies.
• Walk houses to remove mortality and egg jams.
• Clean and disinfect the egg room weekly.

Skills

Knowledge of egg handling procedures

Ability to work independently

Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs

Math aptitude

Job description

Location: Pittsburg, TX, United States
Date Posted: Mar 17, 2025
Category: Hourly Production

Multiple shifts/hours available. Located in Pittsburg, TX, pay starting at $17 - $18 straight pay - NO OVERTIME.

Biosecurity reasons: Applicant cannot own any feathered animals.

Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401K contributions
- Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependent!
- Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program.

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of diseases, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens and plexi-glass or plastic barriers.

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.

The Egg Handler is responsible for transferring eggs to trays, loading, and transferring eggs to the cooler. Birds will also be walked several times a day, any eggs out of nests will be put into nests, and any mortality removed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transfers eggs into trays and onto egg buggies.
• Walks houses to remove any mortality and egg jams.
• Cleans and disinfects the egg room weekly.
• Assumes responsibility for assigning work and meeting schedules within the work group in the absence of the supervisor or lead person.
• Follows egg handling procedures and culling procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of egg handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs.
• Math aptitude including ability to add & subtract.