Hatchery Operator: Precise Incubation & Chick Care

Jobtome; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development

Company benefits

Job summary

Pilgrim's is hiring for Hatchery Labor to support our Broadway, VA hatchery operations. This hands-on role involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to ensure animal welfare and biosecurity standards are met.

You will work with specialized equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow strict safety protocols. The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in poultry or food industry is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer with proper care.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks for health and biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet safety guidelines.
• Record accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.

Skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Pilgrim's is hiring for Hatchery Labor to support our Broadway, VA hatchery operations. This hands-on role involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to ensure animal welfare and biosecurity standards are met.

You will work with specialized equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow strict safety protocols. The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.