Hatchery - Embrex Production

JBS Foods • Sumter, SC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking an hourly Embrex team member to support the hatchery’s Embrex processes and ensure work is performed according to procedures. Work may include pulling eggs from setters, running eggs through the clear egg remover, pulling rots, confirming eggs are vaccinated properly, and ensuring eggs are placed in the correct hatchers. The role participates in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.

The position is located in Sumter, South Carolina. The schedule is Monday and Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The base salary is $19.45 per hour.

Requirements

• Complete training provided by automation and incubation vendors, internal trainers, and management.
• Communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with coworkers.
• Must not raise poultry or birds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work for long periods in an environment exceeding 100 degrees and withstand unpleasant smells.
• Ability to lift or push/pull 50 pounds or more repeatedly.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously and frequently lift, turn, twist, bend, squat, push, grasp, kneel, reach forward, pull, and stretch.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
• Comply with the company’s low-transfer crack assessment expectation.
• Ensure the correct eggs are pulled and placed into the correct hatchers.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory and monitor vaccine inventories.
• Set up and take down Embrex process equipment.
• Wash and sanitize Embrex equipment, incubators, and rooms.
• Remove racks of eggs from incubators and load them into the Embrex machine.
• Place empty egg flats into farm racks.
• Place full racks of egg flats in the washer and stage them in holding areas.
• Place full hatcher dollies of eggs into hatchers.
• Monitor machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings.
• Perform maintenance repairs as needed.
• Make equipment adjustments as needed and inform Leadership or Maintenance when equipment is deficient and an immediate action cannot be identified.
• Train others using skills and knowledge gained in the position.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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