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Chicken Catching Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Chicken Catcher

Fresno, CA · On-site

$20.50/hr

Operate catching and loading equipment using proper techniques and procedures to insure safe handling of birds. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Must be able to constantly lift 30 lbs ...

Operate catching and loading equipment using proper techniques and procedures to insure safe handling of birds. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Must be able to constantly lift 50 lbs. for ...

Catch required number of Birds per Man Hour (BPMH). * Report any unsafe condition or unsafe act. * Work in a safe manner. * Help load forklifts and any other equipment needed * Attend all safety ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Description CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected results are ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected results are ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Description Position at Pilgrim's CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Description CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected results are ...

CATCHER As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected results are ...

Catch Crew Laborers

Guntersville, AL

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

DescriptionCATCHERAs a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages.EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected ...

Driver

Miami, FL

$18 - $22/hr

Paid time off Company Description The Catching Group is a Hospitality Management Group based in Miami, FL, and it owns and manages three restaurant brands: 107 Taste, Cajun Boil and Kung Fu Chicken.

PULLET CREW MEMBER

Walnut Grove, MS

$10 - $13.25/hr

· Catch and pick up live chickens by the wings and present them to the vaccinator to be vaccinated ... chicken houses. · Performing repetitive motion. · Being able to work in a mostly outdoor ...

PULLET CREW MEMBER

Walnut Grove, MS · On-site

$10 - $13.25/hr

Catch and pick up live chickens by the wings and present them to the vaccinator to be ... chicken houses. • Performing repetitive motion. • Being able to work in a mostly outdoor ...

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Flava Wings Line Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$10 - $14/hr

Past restaurant experience specifically preparing chicken. Availability to work mornings, and/or ... If the breeze is blowing just right, you're sure to catch a whiff of the aroma before you step ...

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Flava Wings Line Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$10 - $14/hr

Past restaurant experience specifically preparing chicken. Availability to work mornings, and/or ... If the breeze is blowing just right, you're sure to catch a whiff of the aroma before you step ...

PRODUCTION HOURLY -RENDERING

Sumter, SC · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

... catch basin and walls of raw material daily, foam weekly, unloading reefer trailers and open top ... Must be able to work in a non-clean environment with chicken parts that cannot be used for ...

Communicate and Coordinate between Catchers, Drivers, and Production * Adheres to all safety ... Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully ...

Communicate and Coordinate between Catchers, Drivers, and Production * Adheres to all safety ... Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully ...

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How much do chicken catching jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for chicken catching in the United States is $20.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chicken Catching position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chicken Catcher, you need strong physical stamina, agility, and attention to animal handling techniques, usually with on-the-job training rather than formal qualifications. Familiarity with equipment such as poultry crates, transport modules, and sometimes handheld counters is beneficial. Effective communication, teamwork, and a conscientious approach to animal welfare are valuable soft skills in this field. These abilities help ensure chickens are caught efficiently, safely, and humanely while maintaining productivity and minimizing animal stress.

What is a Chicken Catching job?

A Chicken Catching job involves gathering live chickens from poultry farms and placing them into crates or transport containers for processing or relocation. Workers typically catch chickens by hand, often in dimly lit conditions, to minimize stress on the birds. The job requires physical stamina, teamwork, and attention to animal handling procedures. It is commonly performed during nighttime or early morning hours to align with farm schedules and processing needs.

What is the typical work environment and schedule for chicken catching jobs?

Chicken catching roles are often performed in agricultural or poultry farm settings, where the team works closely together to safely round up and load birds for transport. Shifts may occur during late nights or early mornings to accommodate the needs of poultry operations, so flexibility is important. The work is physically demanding and usually involves working in temperature-controlled barns or chicken houses. Teamwork is essential, as tasks are coordinated to ensure efficiency and the highest standards of animal welfare. This experience can also be a stepping stone to broader roles within the poultry or agricultural industry.

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Chicken Catcher

Chicken Catcher

Foster Farms

Fresno, CA • On-site

$20.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

255th of 386 rated food and drinks producers


Job description


Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour
(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • To catch and load chickens in a timely, efficient and safely manner.
  • Catch and load chickens using proper lifting and loading techniques.
  • Operate catching and loading equipment using proper techniques and procedures to insure safe handling of birds.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Must be able to constantly lift 30 lbs. for the duration of the work shift.
  • Must be able to bend, squat and kneel for duration of the work shift.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays and shifts with variable starting and ending times when needed.
  • Must follow the animal welfare policy.
  • Must be able to work safe and follow company standards, guidelines, and policies.
  • Be able to pass drug and alcohol screening.

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