Poultry Hatchery Technician — Growth & Safety Focus

Pilgrim's; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring Hatchery/Embre Laborers at the Pittsburg, TX facility to support healthy poultry production. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, aid in chick hatching, and perform quality checks while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires lifting, operating specialized hatchery equipment, and teamwork. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; day shifts with weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and communicate clearly, work in a team.
• Physical: Lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot environments.

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 safety rules.
• 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

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring Hatchery/Embre Laborers at the Pittsburg, TX facility to support healthy poultry production. You will handle eggs, monitor incubation, aid in chick hatching, and perform quality checks while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires lifting, operating specialized hatchery equipment, and teamwork. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; day shifts with weekend work are expected.