Hatchery Laborer

Pilgrim's • Pittsburg, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Hatchery/Embrex Laborer for its hatchery team in Pittsburg, Texas. The role supports poultry flock health and hatchery operations by handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching and transfer, and conducting quality checks. The work involves operating specialized equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and following strict safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal welfare protocols in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork are essential.

The position requires continuous physical activity, including repetitive lifting and pushing, and work in high-temperature environments of 100°F or more. The Embrex Laborer must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Candidates must be able to push and pull wheeled buggies weighing 450 pounds when loaded with chicks and eggs. The schedule is day shift and includes weekend work.

Pilgrim’s offers career-development and learning opportunities. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid leave includes sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave. A 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. The listed base hourly rates are $15.50 for Hatchery Laborer and $18.25 straight pay for Embrex Laborer.

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Poultry or food industry experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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 in accordance with 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 coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

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