Hatchery Production Hourly

Pilgrim's; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for a Hatchery Production hourly team member in Natchitoches, LA. You will help incubate and care for hatchery stock, ensuring optimal conditions for hatching and growth while prioritizing safety and animal welfare.

The role requires accuracy in monitoring equipment, following biosecurity protocols, and working as part of a fast-paced team. Nights, holidays, and weekends may be required; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED; basic animal husbandry understanding.
• Experience in hatchery or agricultural environments preferred.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, animal welfare, and food safety.
• Ability to follow protocols, document observations, and use monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incubators for optimal temperature, humidity and airflow.
• Inspect eggs and hatchlings for health and development.
• Apply biosecurity measures to prevent contamination and disease spread.
• Move and transport eggs/hatchlings with care and minimal stress.
• Document hatchery observations and report health/issues promptly.
• Perform daily setup, cleaning, and sanitization of equipment.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain hygiene and safety.
• Train and guide staff when needed and cover shifts including nights/weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Ability to work under pressure

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Animal husbandry knowledge

Tools

Temperature monitoring equipment

Humidity monitoring equipment

Basic computer skills

Biosecurity procedures

Job description

Description

Hatchery Production Hourly

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Natchitoches Pilgrim’s is seeking a dedicated and detailed oriented Hatchery Production hourly team member. In this role, you will be instrumental in the incubation and care of the Hatchery stock, ensuring optimal conditions for hatching and growth. Your contributions will directly affect the efficiency and productivity to play a key role in delivering healthy, high-quality chicks for our broiler operation. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a Company committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain optimal conditions for incubators, including temperature, humidity and airflow.
• Perform routine checks on eggs and hatchlings to assess health and development.
• Implement biosecurity measures to prevent contamination and disease spread within the hatchery.
• Assist in the handling and transportation off eggs and hatchlings, ensuring proper care and minimal stress.
• Document and report observations related to hatchlings rates, health issues and environmental conditions.
• Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment to maintain operational readiness and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization within the Hatchery.
• Fill in for absent team members, guide and train staff, assist with safety monitoring, and lead in addressing questions or concerns.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross training, and training guide development; work varied shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Basic understanding of animal and husbandry practices.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast- paced environment.
• Experience:
  • Experience in a hatchery or similar agricultural environment.
  • Knowledge of avian species and their care requirements.
  • Familiarity with biosecurity protocols and practices.
  • 1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in using temperature and humidity monitoring equipment.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
  • Strong to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to adapt to changing condition and work under pressure
  • A proactive attitude and a commitment to quality and safety.
  • Effective communication both orally and in writing, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Physical requirements:
  • Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 50 lbs or more with continuous physical activity.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: The position is typically scheduled but not limited to Monday-Friday 5am-2pm( Subject to change)
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Starting Salary:
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. 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.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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