Hatchery - Production Hourly

JBS Foods • Sumter, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on production role at Pilgrim’s involves handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching and transfer, and conducting quality checks to support animal care and biosecurity standards. The position operates specialized equipment, maintains clean work areas, and follows safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal welfare protocols. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork are essential.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and ventilation during incubation 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs to support career growth.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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