Hatchery Laborer

Pilgrim's • Pittsburg, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Hatchery Laborer for its hatchery in Pittsburg, Texas. This hands-on role supports poultry flock health and hatchery operations by handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching and transfer, and performing quality checks. The work requires operating specialized equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and following safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal welfare protocols. Precision, teamwork, and reliability are important in this fast-paced environment. The posting also describes Embrex Laborer duties and pay, including physically demanding chick and egg handling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments of 100°F or more, tolerate odors, and perform continuous physical activity involving repetitive lifting and pushing of 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to push and pull 450-pound wheeled buggies of chicks and eggs.
• Must not raise poultry or birds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation temperature, humidity, and ventilation to support optimal hatching results.
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas according to safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin 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 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