Hatchery Production Technician

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s, a JBS company, is seeking a dedicated Hatchery Production hourly team member in Natchitoches, LA. You will help care for hatchery stock, monitor incubator conditions, and support biosecurity and cleanliness throughout the facility.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, hatchery experience, and strong attention to detail. This on-site role requires teamwork and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a hatchery or agricultural environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incubator conditions: temperature, humidity, airflow.
• Check eggs and hatchlings for health and development.
• Implement biosecurity to prevent contamination and disease.
• Handle and transport eggs/hatchlings with care and minimal stress.
• Document hatchery observations and report issues.
• Set up, dismantle, and sanitize equipment daily.
• Collaborate with team to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Fill in for absent staff and assist with safety monitoring.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, and cross-training.

Skills

Temp/Humidity monitoring

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s, a JBS company, is seeking a dedicated Hatchery Production hourly team member in Natchitoches, LA. You will help care for hatchery stock, monitor incubator conditions, and support biosecurity and cleanliness throughout the facility.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, hatchery experience, and strong attention to detail. This on-site role requires teamwork and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.