Hatchery Technician: Precision Egg & Chick Care

Jobtome; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is seeking a hands-on Hatchery Labor to support egg handling, incubation monitoring, and chick hatching while maintaining strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards. You will operate equipment, assist with quality checks, and work as part of a safety-focused team.

Responsibilities include data recording, sanitation, vaccination support, and preparation for transport, with a schedule that emphasizes early morning shifts and teamwork to achieve production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly; good written and oral communication; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators.
• 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.
• Follow biosecurity and welfare protocols.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Assist with chick vaccination and transport preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is seeking a hands-on Hatchery Labor to support egg handling, incubation monitoring, and chick hatching while maintaining strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards. You will operate equipment, assist with quality checks, and work as part of a safety-focused team.

Responsibilities include data recording, sanitation, vaccination support, and preparation for transport, with a schedule that emphasizes early morning shifts and teamwork to achieve production goals.