Hatchery Technician - Safety-Driven Maintenance & Quality

Pilgrim's; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Kentucky is seeking a team member to support hatchery operations, including monitoring for machine issues, repairing farm buggies, and covering hatchery duties during absences. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, PPE usage, and safe lifting practices.

Work is mostly indoors with variable temperatures; benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K contributions, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ensure GMPs are followed at all times relating to safety and animal welfare.
• Always use correct PPE for individual tasks and wear hearing protection during chick processing.

Responsibilities

• Notify hatchery management of any machine issue that could affect chick quality.
• Repair farm buggies as needed.
• Fill in for Hatchery Jobs during absences and perform general tasks assigned by Management when not absent.
• Follow safety procedures and lift up to 50 lbs.

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Kentucky is seeking a team member to support hatchery operations, including monitoring for machine issues, repairing farm buggies, and covering hatchery duties during absences. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, PPE usage, and safe lifting practices.

Work is mostly indoors with variable temperatures; benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K contributions, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities.