Hatchery Production Laborer

JBS Foods; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a production team member in Florida to operate equipment, maintain clean incubators, and support continuous improvement while ensuring safety. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to welfare guidelines.

The position requires the ability to work in warm environments, stand for long periods, and communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership. GED or high school diploma preferred, with background in food production a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Ability to work in warm temperatures and stay alert during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate an inovoject machine to process eggs from incubator.
• Clean and sanitize incubators and work areas.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and report safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and assist teammates as needed.
• Support process improvements and follow safety and welfare guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Multi-tasking

Good communication

Stand for long hours

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pull eggs from incubator and process through inovoject machine.
• Clean and sanitize incubators after processing.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in warm temperatures (around 100 degrees)
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

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