Hatchery Production Hourly

Jobvite, Inc.; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 Natchitoches. You will help incubate and care for hatchery stock, ensuring optimal conditions for hatching and growth.

Your work will impact efficiency, productivity and the delivery of healthy chicks for our broiler operation. Responsibilities include monitoring incubators, performing health checks, implementing biosecurity, and assisting with handling, documentation, and training.

Qualifications

• 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

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 of 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

Job description

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 m ember . In this role, you will be instrumental in the inc u bation and care of the Hatchery stock, ensuring optimal conditions for hatching and growth. Your contributions will directly affect the eff iciency and productivity to play a key role in delivering healthy, high-quality chicks for our broiler op eration. 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 C ompany 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 t o 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 n ot 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;
• 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;

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