Poultry Hatchery Technician — Fast-Paced, Safety‑Driven

Jobtome; Briery Branch (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for a Hatchery Labor role. You’ll manage egg handling, incubation monitoring, chick hatching, and quality checks to ensure animal care and biosecurity standards. This fast-paced, hands-on position requires reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail.

We offer a 5 AM–2 PM schedule on select days, competitive base pay, and benefits after 60 days. This role involves working in high-temperature environments and lifting heavy loads as part of daily

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in poultry or food industry is a plus.
• Ability to multitask, communicate well, and work as a team.
• Able to lift 100 lbs repeatedly and push/pull 450 lb buggies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Incubation equipment

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery in Broadway, VA is hiring for a Hatchery Labor role. You’ll manage egg handling, incubation monitoring, chick hatching, and quality checks to ensure animal care and biosecurity standards. This fast-paced, hands-on position requires reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail.

We offer a 5 AM–2 PM schedule on select days, competitive base pay, and benefits after 60 days. This role involves working in high-temperature environments and lifting heavy loads as part of daily