Hatchery Technician: Early Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Jobtome; Mount Jackson (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Attendance incentive

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery team in Broadway, VA is hiring for Hatchery Labor. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold strict safety and sanitation standards.

This hands-on role requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on animal welfare and biosecurity. Training provided, with opportunities for growth within a global food company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in poultry or food industry is a plus.
• Able to multitask, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer with proper care.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per guidelines.
• Follow biosafety and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting.
• Assist with chick vaccination and transport preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Instruction comprehension

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery team in Broadway, VA is hiring for Hatchery Labor. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold strict safety and sanitation standards.

This hands-on role requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on animal welfare and biosecurity. Training provided, with opportunities for growth within a global food company.