Hatchery Technician: Egg Incubation & Chick Care

Pilgrim's; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental after 60 days

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Career development opportunities

Base hourly $15.70

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Lufkin, Texas, is hiring for a Hatchery Laboratory position. This hands-on role involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to maintain animal care and biosecurity standards.

You’ll operate specialized equipment, keep areas clean, and follow strict safety protocols. The job emphasizes reliability, detail orientation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.

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 for health and biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per safety protocols.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Assist with vaccination and transport preparation for chicks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Lufkin, Texas, is hiring for a Hatchery Laboratory position. This hands-on role involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to maintain animal care and biosecurity standards.

You’ll operate specialized equipment, keep areas clean, and follow strict safety protocols. The job emphasizes reliability, detail orientation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.