Hatchery Embrex Hourly Production - Lufkin

JBS Foods • Lufkin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring an hourly production team member for hatchery operations. The role involves supporting hatchery quality, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs; handling egg placement and transfer processes; monitoring equipment; and maintaining clean, sanitized production areas. Team members may help guide and train staff, fill in for absent team members, and participate in egg setting and chick processing. The posting says the job is a night-shift position located in Nacogdoches, Texas, although the title and location field reference Lufkin.

The schedule is typically Friday and Saturday, 3:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until finished, and Monday and Tuesday, 5:45 p.m. to 3 a.m. or until finished. Work may include nights, holidays, and weekends. Starting pay is $18.90. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and at least one year of production or manufacturing experience is required. Poultry or food industry experience and English/Spanish bilingual ability are preferred. The position requires handling high temperatures, odors, repetitive lifting or pushing of 50 pounds or more, and continuous physical activity. Team members must not raise poultry or birds.

Requirements

• At least one 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 temperatures above 100°F, 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 ability.

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 and report equipment performance 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

• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision 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 opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

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