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Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

$18.25/hr

Description Hatchery/Embrex - Laborer At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety ... Must not raise any poultry or birds. Why Work for Pilgrim's? * Schedule: Day shift and will include ...

Aviagen Group

Hatchery Associate I

Watertown, NY · On-site

... shift Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments Work Environment Routinely work up to 6 ... days a week, including weekends and holidays Routine handling and interacting with live poultry ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

Hatchery/Embrex - Laborer At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team ... Must not raise any poultry or birds. Why Work for Pilgrim's? * Schedule: Day shift and will include ...

Aviagen Group

Hatchery Associate I

Watertown, NY · On-site

Assists with the supervision of activities of the hatchery employees as required Monitors poultry ... days a week, including weekends and holidaysRoutine handling and interacting with live ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Sumter, SC

$19.45/hr

Must not raise any poultry or birds. Why Work for Pilgrim's? * Schedule: Day shift and will include ... Base hourly salary rate of $18.45/hour for Hatchery Laborer and $19.45/hour straight pay for Embrex ...

Foster Farms

Hatchery Laborer-Day Shift

Oregon City, OR · On-site

$16.30/hr

Remove hatcher baskets from transfer machine and stack them onto hatcher racks. Transport hatcher and incubator racks to and from corresponding machines. Remove incubator racks from incubators.

House of Raeford Farms

Hatchery Labor

Lavonia, GA · On-site

Schedule - Day Shift - Monday - Friday - 5:00am - until finished Objective: To process chicks and to bring the hatchery back to a clean environment. Will be performing duties in the chick processing ...

Foster Farms

Hatchery Laborer-Day Shift

Oregon City, OR · On-site

$16.30/hr

Remove hatcher baskets from transfer machine and stack them onto hatcher racks. * Transport hatcher and incubator racks to and from corresponding machines. * Remove incubator racks from incubators.

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Russellville, AL

$14.60/hr

Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. * Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly ... Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; * 401(k): company match ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Russellville, AL · On-site

$14.60/hr

Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. * Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly ... Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; * 401(k): company match ...

JBS Imports

Hatchery Embrex Laborer

Moorefield, WV · On-site

May be asked to work nights/days, holidays, or weekends. Expectations: -Observe & enforce all ... raise any poultry or birds -Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English preferred ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Russellville, AL · On-site

Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. * Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly ... Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; * 401(k): company match ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Russellville, AL

$14.60/hr

Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. * Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly ... Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; * 401(k): company match ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Manager

Enterprise, AL · On-site

Directs the day-to-day toensure the quality of hatch eggs are available for hatcheries ... Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science or similar field preferred. Experience may be ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Utility - Days

Independence, WI · On-site

$21.22/hr

Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our Team as a Day Shift Hatchery - Utility Team Member ! This position ... poultry products * Training provided with a trainer/mentor. * Advancement opportunities * Better ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average monthly pay for day shift poultry hatchery in the United States is $5,199.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,333.33 and $6,208.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Poultry Hatchery vs Day Shift Poultry Processing Worker?

AspectDay Shift Poultry HatcheryDay Shift Poultry Processing Worker
CertificationsBasic food safety and hatchery operation trainingFood safety, sanitation, and safety certifications
Work EnvironmentIndoor hatchery facilities, controlled temperatureProcessing plants, cold storage areas
Industry UsageBreeding and incubation of poultry eggsProcessing and packaging of poultry products
Common Search IntentHatchery operations, egg incubationMeat processing, packaging roles

Both roles are essential in poultry production but focus on different stages: hatchery workers handle egg incubation and chick care, while processing workers focus on meat processing and packaging. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position in the poultry industry.

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Hatchery Laborer

Pilgrim's

Pittsburg, TX • On-site

$18.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

349th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Description
Hatchery/Embrex - Laborer
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 Pittsburg, Texas, and help ensure the healthy start of our poultry flock! 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!
Responsibilities:
  • Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
  • Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.
  • Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
  • Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
  • Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
  • Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.
  • Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
  • Embrex Laborer must be able to lift up to 50lbs or more.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
  • Skills: 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.
  • Physical 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.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?
  • Schedule: Day shift and will include weekend work
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base hourly salary rate of $15.50/hour for Hatchery Laborer and $18.25/hour straight pay for Embrex Laborer
  • Career 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;
  • Better Futures

The 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. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Industry

Animal farming

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Greeley, CO, US

Year founded

1946

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