Hatchery Technician: Precision Incubation & Care

Jobtome; Avis (Clinton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage after

401(k) company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA seeks a hands-on Hatchery Labor to help ensure healthy poultry from egg to chick. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with hatching, and perform quality checks.

The role requires ability to work in high-temperature environments, lift up to 100 lbs, and follow strict safety and biosecurity rules. English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Base hourly pay ranges from $18.05 to $21.60 with benefits after 60 days, 32+ hours weekly, and attendance incentives.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: multitask, good communication, follow simple instructions, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators per procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temp, humidity, ventilation) for hatch quality.
• 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.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Assist with chick vaccination and transport preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitask

Good communication

Follow simple instructions

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA seeks a hands-on Hatchery Labor to help ensure healthy poultry from egg to chick. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with hatching, and perform quality checks.

The role requires ability to work in high-temperature environments, lift up to 100 lbs, and follow strict safety and biosecurity rules. English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Base hourly pay ranges from $18.05 to $21.60 with benefits after 60 days, 32+ hours weekly, and attendance incentives.