Poultry Hatchery Technician — Incubation & Care

Jobtome; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Medical Dental

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Perfect attendance

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA is seeking reliable, detail-oriented workers for a hands-on hatchery role. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to maintain top animal care and biosecurity standards.

This position requires teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to lift and move loads as needed. Poultry or food-industry experience is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with the 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 safety guidelines.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Assist with vaccination and preparation for transport.

Skills

Multitask

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA is seeking reliable, detail-oriented workers for a hands-on hatchery role. You’ll handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks to maintain top animal care and biosecurity standards.

This position requires teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to lift and move loads as needed. Poultry or food-industry experience is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.