Hatchery Technician: Egg Handling & Chick Care

JBS Foods; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) matching

Career development programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Enterprise, AL invites you to join our team. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to support animal welfare and biosecurity. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety and sanitation; expect rigorous compliance and continuous learning. Benefits and opportunities for development are part of our mission to support our team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Able to work in high-temperature environments (100+°F) and tolerate odors.
• Able to lift/push 100 lbs repeatedly; push/pull 450 lb buggies of chicks and eggs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Follow directions

Team player

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Enterprise, AL invites you to join our team. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to support animal welfare and biosecurity. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety and sanitation; expect rigorous compliance and continuous learning. Benefits and opportunities for development are part of our mission to support our team members.