Hatchery Embrex Hourly Production - Lufkin

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Embrex Hourly Production team member for work in Nacogdoches, Texas. The role supports hatchery production processes, including egg placement, equipment monitoring, process setup and cleanup, recordkeeping, and sanitation. Team members participate in quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs while helping maintain operational readiness and cleanliness. The position involves guiding and training staff, filling in for absent team members, and supporting cross-training and chick-processing activities. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays, with a schedule that may continue until work is finished.

The posting states that safety is a condition at Pilgrim’s and that team member safety comes first. It also describes Pilgrim’s as a global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide, processing and delivering food products to customers in more than 100 countries. The company’s vision is to become the best and most respected company in its industry while creating the opportunity of a better future for its team members.

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 above, 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.
• Poultry or food industry experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs, and comply with low transfer crack assessment standards.
• Ensure eggs are placed correctly in hatchers, monitor equipment operation, and set up and clean processes, halls, and setters.
• Maintain detailed 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 training guide development.
• Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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