Hatchery Technician — Precise Poultry Care & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vision/Medical/Dental benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for Hatchery Labor. The role involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks with strict safety and sanitation standards.

Benefits include health coverage after 60 days, PTO, a company 401(k) match, and a perfect attendance incentive. Base pay ranges from $18.05 to $21.60 per hour, with shifts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings.

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: Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity. Push/pull 450 lb. buggies 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

Multitasking

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for Hatchery Labor. The role involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks with strict safety and sanitation standards.

Benefits include health coverage after 60 days, PTO, a company 401(k) match, and a perfect attendance incentive. Base pay ranges from $18.05 to $21.60 per hour, with shifts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings.