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Perdue Farms

Chicken Delivery Helper

Dillon, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

Summary Be part of a critical team that keeps our hatchery operations running smoothly! As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you'll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination safely and ...

Aviagen Group

Hatchery Maintenance I

Elkmont, AL · On-site

Perform basic mechanical repairs at our Hatchery including plumbing, lighting, heating, air ... Other duties include: repairing wooden structures, working with chicken wire, replacing electrical ...

Aviagen Group

Hatchery Maintenance I

Elkmont, AL · On-site

Perform basic mechanical repairs at our Hatchery including plumbing, lighting, heating, air ... Other duties include: repairing wooden structures, working with chicken wire, replacing electrical ...

Pilgrim's

Chicken Plant Production

Nacogdoches, TX

$15.70/hr

Description Hatchery Labor At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Lufkin, Texas and help ensure the ...

Pilgrim's

Chicken Plant Worker

Nacogdoches, TX

$15.70/hr

Description Hatchery Labor At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Lufkin, Texas and help ensure the ...

Pilgrim's

Chicken Plant Hourly

Nacogdoches, TX

$15.70/hr

Description Hatchery Labor At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Lufkin, Texas and help ensure the ...

Pilgrim's

Chicken Plant Associate

Nacogdoches, TX

$15.70/hr

Description Hatchery Labor At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Lufkin, Texas and help ensure the ...

Pilgrim's

Chicken Production Hourly

Nacogdoches, TX

$15.70/hr

Description Hatchery Labor At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Lufkin, Texas and help ensure the ...

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How much do chicken hatchery jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chicken hatchery in the United States is $86,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chicken hatchery?

A Chicken Hatchery job involves working in facilities that incubate and hatch poultry eggs, primarily for commercial farming. Employees monitor egg incubation, assist with chick hatching, and ensure proper handling of newly hatched chicks. Tasks may include sanitation, equipment maintenance, and sorting chicks for transport. Workers must follow biosecurity protocols to maintain a healthy environment. It is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures.

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

To thrive in a Chicken Hatchery role, you need knowledge of poultry care and incubation processes, attention to detail, and the ability to monitor and maintain optimal conditions for egg hatching. Familiarity with automated incubators, temperature and humidity control systems, and basic record-keeping software is often required. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills help you handle the fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable nature of the work. Mastering these skills is essential to ensure healthy chick development, minimize losses, and maintain efficient hatchery operations.

What are some typical challenges faced when working at a chicken hatchery?

Working at a chicken hatchery can be physically demanding and requires careful attention to environmental controls to ensure high hatch rates. Staff may need to respond quickly to unexpected issues, such as equipment malfunctions, fluctuations in temperature or humidity, or outbreaks of disease. The work often involves early mornings, repetitive tasks, and standing for extended periods, but provides the reward of contributing to food production and animal welfare. Teams in hatcheries frequently collaborate to maintain strict biosecurity standards and share responsibilities, creating a supportive and safety-focused environment. Over time, there are opportunities to advance to supervisory roles or specialize in quality control and hatchery management.

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Chicken Delivery Helper

Perdue Farms

Dillon, SC • On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Perdue Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Be part of a critical team that keeps our hatchery operations running smoothly! As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you'll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination safely and efficiently. You'll support the delivery driver in loading, transporting, and unloading chicks with care, helping maintain top-notch animal welfare while keeping operations on track. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on our poultry program and the start of a healthy flock.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the driver in the loading of chicks onto the Smithway chick transport vehicle.
  • Assist with the off-loading of fully loaded pallets from the Smithway, and the reloading of emptied pallets.
  • Remove stacked chick boxes from pallets approx. 7 feet high and gently empty the chicks onto the ground.
  • Restack empty chick boxes onto pallets and prepare them for return to the hatchery.
  • Adhere to all biosecurity and safety requirements.
  • Remove bio-security garments and dispose of all refuse at the farm.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Hatchery management.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Reading and writing skills are preferred.

 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

  • Work environment includes, but not limited to, moving in an upright position, and working on a dry, concrete, sawdust and plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
  • Must be able to lift, control and carry up to 50 lbs. at distances of up to 200 feet.
  • Exposure to temperature ranges from 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
  • Exposure to airborne chick down, vaccine, disinfectants, and other chemicals used in hatchery & breeder management.
  • Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed.
  • Normal exposure to chemicals listed in plant MSDS.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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