Hatchery Embrex Production Hourly

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. We are looking for an hourly embrex team member for Pilgrims. The Embrex team is responsible for overseeing the process to ensure all functions of the job are done according to procedures. This position is responsible for being a part of the hatcheries Embrex processes. This may include pulling eggs from setters, running them through the clear egg remover, pulling rots, ensuring that each egg is getting vaccinated properly and that all eggs get placed in the correct hatchers.

Requirements

• Training required as provided by automation and incubation vendors as well as internal trainers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write and speak English preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Is expected to partake in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
• Be able to comply with the company's low transfer crack assessment expectation.
• Be able to ensure that the correct eggs are being pulled and placed into the correct hatchers.
• The ability to work in an environment of 100+ degrees for long periods of time and withstand unpleasant smells.
• The ability to lift or push pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly.
• Ability for continuous standing, walking and frequent lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and monitors vaccine inventories.
• Set up and take down Embrex process equipment
• Wash and sanitize Embrex equipment and incubators and rooms.
• Remove racks of eggs from incubators and loads into Embrex machine.
• Place empty egg flats into farm racks.
• Place full racks of egg flats in washer and stage in holding areas.
• Place full hatcher dollies of eggs into hatchers.
• Monitors machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings.
• Perform maintenance repairs as needed.
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from positions.
• Equipment adjustments as needed and informs Leadership/Maintenance when equipment is deficient and unable to identify immediate action.
• Perform other duties as directed.

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
• Base salary range of $19.45 Per Hour
• Continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

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