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Aviagen Group

Assistant Manager Hatchery

Quitman, GA · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management, or related field ... Minimum 4 years' progressive hatchery experience or combination of hatchery and related poultry ...

Aviagen Group

Assistant Hatchery Manager

Lewisburg, WV · On-site

... Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management or related field from an accredited ... hatchery and relative poultry industry experience Minimum 2 years' supervisor experience within ...

Aviagen Group

Hatchery Associate I

Watertown, NY · On-site

Assists with the supervision of activities of the hatchery employees as required Monitors poultry health and takes proper and immediate steps to prevent and treat diseasesGain familiarity with ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

JBS Imports

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery - Labor

Broadway, VA · On-site

$18.05 - $21.60/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA 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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery - Labor

Waynesboro, VA

$18.05 - $21.60/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA 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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery - Labor

Singers Glen, VA

$18.05 - $21.60/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Broadway, VA 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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Pittsburg, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

JBS USA

Hatchery Laborer

Moorefield, WV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Moorefield, WV 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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Moorefield, WV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Moorefield, WV 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 ...

Pilgrim's

Hatchery Laborer

Moorefield, WV

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join our Pilgrim's Hatchery Team in Moorefield, WV 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 ...

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How much do poultry hatchery jobs pay per month?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average monthly pay for 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a poultry hatchery position?

To excel in a Poultry Hatchery role, you need hands-on experience with animal care, knowledge of biosecurity protocols, and an understanding of incubation and chick health standards. Familiarity with hatchery equipment, automated incubators, and record-keeping systems is often required, and some employers may prefer HACCP or animal welfare certifications. Attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential soft skills. These qualifications ensure proper hatch rates, chick health, and compliance with industry regulations, supporting a productive and safe working environment.

What are the typical work hours and physical demands for a poultry hatchery position?

Working in a Poultry Hatchery often involves early morning starts, weekend shifts, and sometimes extended hours during peak hatching periods. The role can be physically demanding, requiring you to stand for long periods, lift trays or boxes of eggs and chicks, and work in warm, humid environments. You may also be responsible for repetitive tasks such as egg candling, cleaning, and monitoring equipment. Teamwork is vital, as many tasks are completed alongside other hatchery staff to ensure efficient operation and high animal welfare standards. Understanding these aspects can help you determine if the role matches your work preferences and physical capabilities.

What is a poultry hatchery?

A Poultry Hatchery job involves caring for eggs and newly hatched chicks in a facility that specializes in poultry production. Responsibilities typically include incubating eggs, monitoring temperature and humidity levels, handling newly hatched chicks, and ensuring proper sanitation. Workers may also sort, vaccinate, and prepare chicks for transport to farms. This job requires attention to detail, following biosecurity measures, and working in a fast-paced environment.

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Hatchery Cleaning & Janitorial Worker

Headstart Hatching

Willmar, MN • On-site

$18.48/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Headstart Hatching is seeking a diligent and dependable individual to join our team.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Cleaning & Janitorial position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and biosecurity hatchery environment through routine cleaning, disinfecting, laundry services, and waste removal. This role helps support animal health, employee safety, and hatchery operations by ensuring all work areas, equipment, and employee garments are cleaned and maintained according to company sanitation and biosecurity standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Clean and sanitize hatchery common areas, offices, breakrooms, restrooms, hallways, and other designated areas.
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the facility.
  • Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste materials.
  • Clean windows, doors, walls, and other facility surface as assigned.
  • Perform daily laundry duties, including washing, drying, folding, and organizing employee smocks, aprons, towels, and other assigned garments.
  • Maintain an organized inventory of clean smocks, aprons, and other protective clothing.
  • Ensure laundry and cleaning supplies are stocked and readily available.
  • Clean and disinfect laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, and designated work areas.
  • Properly wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
  • Assist with special cleaning projects and deep-cleaning assignments as needed.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
  • Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and animal welfare standards.
  • Follow all hatchery biosecurity, sanitation, and disinfecting protocols to prevent contamination and the spread of disease.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Ability to follow strict biosecurity and sanitation procedures.

Preferred
  • Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or industrial cleaning experience.
  • Experience working in an agricultural, poultry, hatchery, food production, or manufacturing environment.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and disinfectants while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and laundry tasks throughout the workday.
Schedule
Core business hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 pm -11 pm
Willingness to work flexible hours and holidays and weekends as needed.
Working conditions
Hatcheries have a range of working conditions depending on the department. Majority of the positions have a room temperature of mid to high 70s. Fluff is a natural byproduct of hatching birds, which can be spread throughout the facility. Cleaning is very important to maintain a safe environment for the poults, so some washing with hot water may be required which may raise humidity in certain cases. Deviations of these conditions is dependent on department and the need for eggs or poults.
Who We Are:
Headstart Hatching is the first turkey hatchery in the world to hatch commercial poults with immediate access to feed and water from the moment the hatchling leaves the egg and throughout their stay from hatch to the farm. This industry-changing technology will eventually be shared with the world, but first we are going to put it to good use for our region's benefit. Located in Willmar, MN, we are part of a family of companies that have made this place our home for over 75 years, and Headstart Hatching is the next (and not last) company we have committed to build here.
Benefits at Headstart Hatching:
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short-term disability, and company paid life insurance.
Pay Rate: $18.48
This is a full time job.
Apply Online or to Further Inquire, Contact:
Francisca Gonzalez/ HR Specialist
[email protected]
320-222-9827

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