Hatchery Technician: Incubation & Chick Care

Pilgrim's; Penn Laird (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision/Medical/Dental after 60 days

401(k) company match

Paid time off & holidays

Perfect attendance incentive

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for Hatchery Labor in Broadway, VA. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to ensure animal care and biosecurity standards.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in hot environments. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage after 60 days, a company 401(k) match, paid time off, and a perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in high-heat environments and handle heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions to achieve optimal hatch results.
• 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 guidelines.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Fast learner

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring for Hatchery Labor in Broadway, VA. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to ensure animal care and biosecurity standards.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in hot environments. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage after 60 days, a company 401(k) match, paid time off, and a perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour.