Poultry Hatchery Technician – Early Morning Shift

Jobtome; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development opportunities

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for Hatchery Labor. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold animal care and biosecurity standards.

Join a fast-paced team that values reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork. The role offers an 5 AM–2 PM schedule and competitive hourly pay with opportunities for growth and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer with proper care.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks for health and biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per guidelines.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reports.
• Assist with chick vaccination and transport preparation.

Skills

Multitask

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for Hatchery Labor. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to uphold animal care and biosecurity standards.

Join a fast-paced team that values reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork. The role offers an 5 AM–2 PM schedule and competitive hourly pay with opportunities for growth and benefits after probation.