As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
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As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
Breeder Crew Team Member - Days
Arcadia, WI · On-site
$22.53/hr
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
Breeder Crew Team Member - Days
Arcadia, WI · On-site
$22.53/hr
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
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Responsible as a liaison between contract pullet/breeder producers and Company. Insure that birds ... poultry husbandry guidelines. Manage established Company programs on contract grower farms in an ...
Breeder Crew Team Member - Days
Arcadia, WI · On-site
$22.53/hr
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
Breeder Crew Team Member - Days
Arcadia, WI · On-site
$22.53/hr
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This ...
Responsible as a liaison between contract pullet/breeder producers and Company. Insure that birds ... poultry husbandry guidelines. Manage established Company programs on contract grower farms in an ...
Responsible as a liaison between contract pullet/breeder producers and Company. Insure that birds ... poultry husbandry guidelines. Manage established Company programs on contract grower farms in an ...
Select animals for breeding as directed. * Maintain cleanliness and proper upkeep of poultry houses. * Promptly alert appropriate personnel in case of issues such as sick animals, feed problems, or ...
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Select animals for breeding as directed. * Maintain cleanliness and proper upkeep of poultry houses. * Promptly alert appropriate personnel in case of issues such as sick animals, feed problems, or ...
Breeder Flock Specialist - Wild Breeder Farm - Frazee, MN - Jennie-O
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$47K - $66K/yr
PREFERRED HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: * 4 years experience in poultry husbandry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably from breeder turkeys). * High school diploma or ...
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As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products ... Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our Team as a BREEDER GENERALIST, within our Live Operations Department!
Breeder Generalist - Days
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Frazee, MN · On-site
$47K - $66K/yr
PREFERRED HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: * 4 years experience in poultry husbandry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably from breeder turkeys). * High school diploma or ...
PREFERRED HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: * 4 years experience in poultry husbandry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably from breeder turkeys). * High school diploma or ...
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$22.53/hr
Full-time
Retirement, PTO
Posted 19 days ago
Pilgrim's rating
5.8
Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
308th of 381 rated food and drinks producers
Job description
About Pilgrim's
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.
Pilgrim's Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim's is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim's works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This position starts at $22.53/hour.
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.
Pilgrim's Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim's is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim's works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our TEAM as a Breeder Crew Team Member in our Breeder Department! This position starts at $22.53/hour.
Benefits include:
- 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
- Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
- 70% off quality Pilgrim's poultry products
- Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
- Advancement opportunities
- Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
- Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program
At Pilgrim's,Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Breeder Crew team member is responsible for catching, vaccinating, and moving chickens to meet company requirements. Responsible for assistance with sanitation of equipment and buildings as required by Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Catches and places pullets into coops for transporting to layer barns using great caution.
- Unloads breeding stock into layer barns using great caution.
- Assembles and disassembles track used in pullet moving.
- Assists in moving male roosters from stud barn.
- Assists in the 12-week and 17-week vaccination of pullets. This includes:
- Very careful handling and holding of birds for vaccination
- Precise breast or wing vaccination of breeding stock
- Assists in repair of breeder equipment which includes vaccination guns and pullet moving equipment.
- Occasionally assists in complete sanitation and disinfecting of breeder facilities.
EXPECTATIONS - all Team Members
- Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
- Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High School or GED required
- Class D driver's license preferred
- Ability to work in a dusty environment
- Desire to obtain CDL not required but highly preferred
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
EOE, including disability/vets
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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