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 the incubators. The role involves monitoring equipment and reporting malfunctions or safety concerns, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and assisting coworkers using skills and knowledge gained in the position. Team members are expected to communicate and cooperate effectively, act on safety risks, follow safe work habits and company animal welfare guidelines, and participate in process improvement and problem solving. Other duties may be assigned. The work requires standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day, working in warm temperatures of around 100 degrees, multitasking and working quickly, and working closely with other employees at some stations. High school diploma or GED is preferred. Food or production experience is also preferred. Pilgrim’s conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members after an offer and before employment begins. New employees must document employment eligibility by the end of their third day of work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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, 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 3 feet apart.
Good communication skills.
Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Food or production experience.

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 the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
Communicate and act in a manner that supports effective and cooperative work with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; practice and promote safe work habits.
Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
Follow company animal welfare guidelines.
Perform other duties as directed.