Farm Laborer

Pilgrim's • Pittsburg, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Egg Handler is responsible for collecting, handling, and transferring eggs to trays and coolers while ensuring proper egg-handling procedures are followed. This position also involves monitoring bird houses, maintaining cleanliness standards, and removing mortality as needed to support flock health and production efficiency.

Requirements

• Knowledge of egg-handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add and subtract.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work in agricultural and poultry production environments.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions associated with poultry operations.
• Applicants cannot own or have regular contact with feathered animals, including poultry or pet birds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of egg-handling procedures

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs into trays and place trays onto egg buggies.
• Push full egg buggies into egg coolers.
• Load and transfer eggs to designated cooler areas.
• Walk poultry houses regularly to identify and remove mortality.
• Return eggs found outside nesting areas to the appropriate nests.
• Monitor and address egg jams as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect the egg room on a weekly basis.
• Follow all egg-handling, biosecurity, and culling procedures.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Assume responsibility for assigning work and meeting schedules within the work group in the absence of the supervisor or lead person.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed