Hatchery Laborer

JBS Foods • Russellville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Hatchery Laborer in Russellville, Alabama. This hands-on production role supports the healthy start of the poultry flock by handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and conducting quality checks. The position requires operating specialized equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and following safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal welfare protocols in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork are essential.

The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until production is complete. The base hourly salary rate is $14.60, with piece-rate compensation also noted. Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment. The company match for the 401(k) begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Pilgrim’s also offers learning and development programs focused on professional and career growth.

The company conducts post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks before employment begins. New employees must document employment eligibility by the end of their third day of work. Candidates must not raise poultry or birds.

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 a team player.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments of 100°F or more, tolerate odors, and perform continuous physical activity.
• Ability to repetitively lift or push 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 in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation temperature, humidity, and ventilation.
• 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

• 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.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs focused on career growth.

What This Job Offers

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