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In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for tasks such as handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to maintain the highest animal care and biosecurity standards. You’ll operate specialized equipment, keep work areas clean, and follow strict safety and sanitation protocols. This is a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork are essential. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is your chance to grow with a company dedicated to excellence and animal welfare!\nResponsibilities:\nHandle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.\nMonitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.\nAssist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.\nPerform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.\nClean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet strict safety and sanitation guidelines.\nFollow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.\nRecord and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.\nAssist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWhat You’ll Need:\nEducation: High School Diploma/GED preferred.\nExperience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.\nSkills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills both written and orally, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player.\nPhysical requirements: Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity. Candidate must be able to push/pull 450 lb. buggies (on wheels) of chicks and eggs.\nBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.\nMust not raise any poultry or birds.\nWhy Work for Pilgrim’s?\nBenefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;\nPaid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;\n 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; \nCareer Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;\nBetter Futures \nThe Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. 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