Hatchery Production Laborer

Pilgrim's•Live Oak, FL

About The Position

The Hatchery Production Laborer pulls eggs from incubators and processes them through an inovoject machine, then cleans and sanitizes incubators. The role involves monitoring equipment and notifying appropriate personnel of malfunctions or safety concerns, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and assisting coworkers using skills and knowledge gained on the job. Team members are expected to communicate and work cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership; recognize and respond to safety risks; practice safe work habits; participate in process improvement and problem solving; and follow company animal welfare guidelines. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires working in warm temperatures of around 100 degrees, standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day, multitasking, and working quickly. Some stations require working close to other employees, less than three feet apart. Pilgrim’s conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members after an offer and before employment begins. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third day of work.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
Ability to apply common sense and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work in warm temperatures of around 100 degrees.
Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
Ability to multitask and work quickly.
Must be a team player and willing to work close to other employees at some stations, less than three feet apart.
Good communication skills.
Good hand-eye coordination.
New team members must complete drug, alcohol, and background checks after receiving an offer and before starting employment.
Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third day of work.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Pull eggs from incubators and process them through the inovoject machine.
Clean and sanitize incubators after processing.
Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel of malfunctions or safety issues and concerns.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Assist others using skills and knowledge gained in the position.
Communicate and act cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; consistently practice and promote safe work habits.
Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational-thinking methodologies.
Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
Perform other duties as directed.