Hatchery Embrex

Pilgrim's • Albertville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Embrex Team Member to play a key role in delivering healthy, high-quality chicks for our broiler operations. In this hands-on position, you’ll operate and monitor Embrex vaccination equipment, ensure accurate dosing, and maintain strict biosecurity standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a Company committed to excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 50 lbs or more with continuous physical activity.

Nice To Haves

• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs; comply with low transfer crack assessment standards.
• Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers, monitor equipment for proper operation, and perform setup and cleanup of processes, halls, and setters.
• Maintain detailed 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 lead in addressing questions or concerns.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross-training, and training guide development; work varied shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment to maintain operational readiness and cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees