Hatchery Laborer

JBS Foods • Pittsburg, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Laborer works at Pilgrim’s hatchery in Pittsburg, Texas, supporting poultry flock health through egg handling, incubation monitoring, chick hatching and transfer, quality checks, sanitation, and biosecurity. The role involves operating specialized equipment, maintaining clean work areas, following safety and animal welfare procedures, and recording hatchery data. It is a fast-paced, hands-on position requiring precision, teamwork, and continuous physical activity. The Embrex Laborer role requires lifting up to 50 pounds or more and handling heavy wheeled buggies of chicks and eggs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must not raise poultry or birds.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments of 100°F or more, tolerate odors, and perform repetitive lifting and pushing with continuous physical activity.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more for the Embrex Laborer role and push or pull 450-pound wheeled buggies of chicks and eggs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid 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.

What This Job Offers

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