Hatchery Process Lead - Days

JBS Foods; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location is seeking a Hatchery Process Lead/Vaccine Mixer to oversee Embrex processes and ensure all procedures are followed. The role involves vaccinating quality control, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and training others in best practices.

The position starts at $24.30/hour with opportunities for advancement within the processing team, regular scheduling, and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to life 50 pounds.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.
• Ability to work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Saturday (Holidays may be required).

Responsibilities

• Oversees Embrex vaccinating quality and verifies vaccines per instructions.
• Performs maintenance on Embrex equipment.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and vaccine inventories.
• Sets up and takes down Embrex process equipment.
• Washes and sanitizes Embrex equipment, incubators, and rooms.
• Loads eggs into Embrex machine and removes racks.
• Loads full egg flats into farm racks and hatches.
• Monitors machine operation and documents findings.
• Performs repairs as needed and trains others.
• Enforces safety and food safety policies.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to life 50 pounds

Must not raise any poultry or birds

Wednesday shift

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Description

About Pilgrim’s

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location

While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

We YOU to join our Team as aHatchery Process Lead/Vaccine Mixer! This position starts at$24.30/hour!

Benefits include:

• 80 Hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for overseeing the Embrex process to ensure all functions of the job are done according to procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Oversees Embrex vaccinating quality by using monitoring reports and assuring vaccines are mixed according to instructions.
• Performs maintenance on Embrex equipment.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and monitors vaccine inventories.
• Set up and take down Embrex process equipment.
• Wash and sanitize Embrex equipment and incubators and rooms.
• Remove racks of eggs from incubators and load into Embrex machine.
• Place empty egg flats into farm racks.
• Place full racks of egg flats in washer and stage in holding area.
• Place full hatcher dollies of eggs into hatchers.
• Monitors machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings.
• Perform maintenance repairs as needed.
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership team.
• Perform other duties as directed.

EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High School education or equivalent
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to life 50 pounds
• Must not raise any poultry or birds
• Ability to work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Saturday (Holidays may be required)

EOE, including disability/vets.