Hatchery Production Associate: Growth & Safety

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a dedicated Hatchery Production hourly team member in a fast-paced hatchery environment. You will monitor incubators, assist with egg and chick handling, and ensure biosecurity to deliver healthy chicks for our broiler operation.

Roles include training staff, reporting conditions, and working varied shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends; safety and quality are core values of this role.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Basic understanding of animal husbandry practices.
• Ability to work fast-paced, independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incubator conditions: temperature, humidity, airflow.
• Perform routine checks on eggs and hatchlings for health and development.
• Implement biosecurity to prevent contamination and disease.
• Assist in handling eggs and hatchlings with minimal stress.
• Document observations on hatchling rates, health, and env conditions.
• Set up, dismantle, and sanitize equipment daily.
• Train and guide staff; support safety monitoring and questions.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross-training, and shifts.

Skills

Temperature monitoring

Humidity monitoring

Documentation

Team communication

Following safety protocols

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Incubator monitoring equipment

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a dedicated Hatchery Production hourly team member in a fast-paced hatchery environment. You will monitor incubators, assist with egg and chick handling, and ensure biosecurity to deliver healthy chicks for our broiler operation.

Roles include training staff, reporting conditions, and working varied shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends; safety and quality are core values of this role.