Hatchery Technician: Incubation, Chick Care & Quality

Jobtome; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Attendance incentive

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Labor in Broadway, VA handles eggs, incubation monitoring, and chick hatching with a focus on biosecurity and animal welfare. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and precise data handling to ensure healthy hatch outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma/GED, poultry or food industry experience is a plus, and can work in hot environments while following strict sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills both written and orally, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player.
• Physical requirements: Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity.
• Candidate must be able to push/pull 450 lb. buggies (on wheels) of chicks and eggs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• 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 strict 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

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Labor in Broadway, VA handles eggs, incubation monitoring, and chick hatching with a focus on biosecurity and animal welfare. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and precise data handling to ensure healthy hatch outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma/GED, poultry or food industry experience is a plus, and can work in hot environments while following strict sanitation protocols.