Hatchery Utility Technician: Growth, Benefits & Safety

JBS Foods; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K contributions

Better Futures Program – tuition paid

Supervisor Development Program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support daily production at our Kentucky hatchery. You will notify management of any machine issues affecting chick quality, perform repairs on farm buggies, and handle general tasks as requested by Hatchery Management.

This role involves mostly indoor work with temperatures 64–100°F and lifting up to 50 lbs. Safe work practices, PPE usage, and adherence to GMPs and animal welfare are essential.

Qualifications

• Follow GMPs related to safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Notify hatchery management of machine issues that could affect chick quality.
• Repair farm buggies as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by Hatchery Management.
• Fill in for Hatchery Jobs during absences.
• General tasks assigned when there are no absences.

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support daily production at our Kentucky hatchery. You will notify management of any machine issues affecting chick quality, perform repairs on farm buggies, and handle general tasks as requested by Hatchery Management.

This role involves mostly indoor work with temperatures 64–100°F and lifting up to 50 lbs. Safe work practices, PPE usage, and adherence to GMPs and animal welfare are essential.