Hatchery Technician: Eggs, Incubation & Chick Care

Jobtome; Mount Crawford (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA is hiring for a hands-on Hatchery Labor role. Responsibilities include handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to uphold animal care and biosecurity standards.

The job requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a high-temperature environment. Benefits include health coverage after 60 days, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and attendance incentives.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience in poultry or food industry is a plus.
• Skills: multitask, good written and verbal communication, comprehension of simple instructions, teamwork.

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 to meet safety guidelines.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reports.
• Assist with vaccination and transport preparation.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Instruction comprehension

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA is hiring for a hands-on Hatchery Labor role. Responsibilities include handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to uphold animal care and biosecurity standards.

The job requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a high-temperature environment. Benefits include health coverage after 60 days, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and attendance incentives.