Hatchery Embrex Hourly Production - Lufkin

JBS Foods • Nacogdoches, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring for an hourly production role at its hatchery in Nacogdoches, Texas. The work involves hatchery production processes, including egg placement and transfer, equipment setup and monitoring, sanitation, recordkeeping, and support for quality, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs. The role also includes guiding and training team members and helping ensure operational readiness and cleanliness.

The schedule includes early morning and evening/night shifts and may include weekends and holidays. The posting lists typical shifts as Friday and Saturday from 3:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until finished, and Monday and Tuesday from 5:45 p.m. to 3 a.m. or until finished. The starting salary is $18.90. Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; the company 401(k) match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Pilgrim’s also describes continuous learning and career-development programs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments of 100°F or more, tolerate odors, and perform continuous physical activity, including repetitive lifting or pushing of 50 pounds or more.
• Must not raise poultry or birds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs, and comply with low transfer crack assessment standards.
• Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers, monitor equipment operation, and set up and clean processes, halls, and setters.
• Maintain records for egg placement, vaccine tracking, and transfer processes.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues.
• Fill in for absent team members, guide and train staff, assist with safety monitoring, and address questions or concerns.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross-training, and development of training guides.
• Work varied shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Set up, dismantle, and sanitize equipment daily to maintain operational readiness and cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning and career-development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED