Hatchery Technician: Egg Handling & Incubation

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match after 1 year

Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, 9

Base salary: $18.45/hr Hatchery Labor,

$19.45/hr Embrex Laborer

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Laborer to handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to ensure animal care and biosecurity standards. You will operate equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a day shift with weekend work, and pays a base hourly rate of $18.45 for Hatchery Laborer and $19.45 for Embrex Laborer, with safety and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, good written and oral communication, follow simple instructions, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Handle and incubate eggs and set them in incubators.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer with proper handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks for health and biosecurity.

Skills

multitask

communication skills

team player

detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Laborer to handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to ensure animal care and biosecurity standards. You will operate equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a day shift with weekend work, and pays a base hourly rate of $18.45 for Hatchery Laborer and $19.45 for Embrex Laborer, with safety and growth opportunities within the company.