Poultry Cage Loader - Catch & Load Birds (Day Shift)

JBS Foods; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K contributions

Better Futures Program – 2 YearCollege

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for a chicken catcher. The role requires handling birds with care, counting accurately, and placing birds into cages while following safety and PPE protocols. Expect a daytime schedule with potential overtime and a pay rate of up to $26 per hour.

Employees receive welfare-focused benefits including health coverage, a 401(k), and a tuition assistance program. The company emphasizes safety as a core value and conducts checks post-offer to ensure a secure work environment.

Qualifications

• Follow animal welfare guidelines.
• Accurately count birds loaded into cages.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and put on all required PPE (Safety glasses, safety vest, gloves, arm sleeves).
• Perform routine stretches before starting daily duties.
• Walk the house and batten the birds.
• Wait for cage to be set on blocks.
• Open cage door and catch the required number of birds.
• Load birds into cage one hand at a time and repeat until cage is full.
• Close cage door after loading the specified amount.

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring for a chicken catcher. The role requires handling birds with care, counting accurately, and placing birds into cages while following safety and PPE protocols. Expect a daytime schedule with potential overtime and a pay rate of up to $26 per hour.

Employees receive welfare-focused benefits including health coverage, a 401(k), and a tuition assistance program. The company emphasizes safety as a core value and conducts checks post-offer to ensure a secure work environment.