Hatchery Technician: Egg Handling & Chick Care

Pilgrim's Global; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Attendance incentive

Job summary

PILGRIM’S Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for a hands-on Hatchery Labor role. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Expect to operate specialized equipment, follow strict safety procedures, and work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. High school diploma preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus; base hourly rate $18.05–$21.60 with a 5 AM start and 2 PM finish schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: multitask, communicate clearly (written and oral), follow instructions, be a team player.
• Physical: able to work in high-temp environments and lift 100 lbs+; push 450 lb buggies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks for health and biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Poultry handling equipment

Job description

PILGRIM’S Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for a hands-on Hatchery Labor role. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Expect to operate specialized equipment, follow strict safety procedures, and work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. High school diploma preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus; base hourly rate $18.05–$21.60 with a 5 AM start and 2 PM finish schedule.