Hatchery Utility - Days

Pilgrim's; Independence (WI); On-site; USD 25,196 - 35,886; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Day Shift Utility Team Member in Arcadia, WI, responsible for various tasks in the hatchery including egg transfer and processing, equipment maintenance, and training new team members.

The ideal candidate should be able to work effectively in varying conditions, maintain safety protocols and promote a positive work atmosphere. The position starts at $22.17/hour with a potential shift differential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in positions requiring data collection and entry.
• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Ability to work in wet, dusty, loud conditions.
• Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures.
• Ability to work varying hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Trays eggs from farm racks into incubator racks.
• Cleans and disinfects incubators, hatchers, and equipment.
• Monitors equipment and assists in troubleshooting.
• Assists in training new team members.
• Participates in safety audits and SOP reviews.

Skills

Data collection and entry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical abilities

Computer skills

Tools

PIT license (pallet jack and scissor lift)

Job description

Location: Arcadia, WI.

Position: Day Shift Utility Team Member.

Starts at $22.17/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential if applicable.

Position Summary

The Utility Team Member is responsible for working in all areas of the hatchery, with the primary responsibilities being to work on the transfer crew and chick processing crew as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trays eggs from farm racks into incubator racks and loads incubators according to set schedules.
• Transfers eggs from incubators to hatchers as part of the transfer team.
• Cleans and disinfects incubators, hatchers, egg room, processing rooms and hatchery equipment.
• Monitors equipment and assists in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Must learn and back up all chick processing and transfer team positions, including being on call rotating weekends.
• Assists in training new team members.
• Assists in mixing and dispensing vaccines according to company guidelines.
• Participates in safety audits and SOP reviews.
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Expectations

• Team members observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and animal welfare policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables effective and cooperative work with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks, consistently practicing and enforcing safe work habits and driving those habits throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in positions requiring data collection and entry.
• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid PIT license (pallet jack and scissor lift).
• Ability to work in wet, dusty, loud conditions.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good mechanical abilities.
• Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to work varying hours, weekends, and holidays.

EOE, including disability/vets