Poultry Hatchery Technician

Pilgrim's; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Safety oriented environment

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA is seeking reliable team players for a hands-on role handling eggs, monitoring incubation, and assisting with chick hatching while upholding strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

You will operate specialized equipment, keep areas clean, and record data on egg counts and hatch results. Schedule includes early shifts with 32+ hours weekly and a base hourly rate with incentives for perfect attendance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills both written and orally, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitask efficiently

Good communication

Follow instructions

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA is seeking reliable team players for a hands-on role handling eggs, monitoring incubation, and assisting with chick hatching while upholding strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

You will operate specialized equipment, keep areas clean, and record data on egg counts and hatch results. Schedule includes early shifts with 32+ hours weekly and a base hourly rate with incentives for perfect attendance.