Hatchery Embrex - Cullman
pilgrims prideCullman, AL
Hatchery Embrex - Cullman
pilgrims prideCullman, ALJunior L3
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsMeat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSlaughterers and Meat Packers
APPLY NOWHatchery Embrex Team MemberAt Pilgrim's, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Pilgrim's is seeking a Hatchery Embrex Team Member to play a key role in delivering healthy, high-quality chicks for our broiler operations. In this hands-on position, you'll operate and monitor Embrex vaccination equipment, ensure accurate dosing, and maintain strict biosecurity standards. You'll work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence.
Responsibilities:
Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs; comply with low transfer crack assessment standards.
Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers, monitor equipment for proper operation, and perform setup and cleanup of processes, halls, and setters.
Maintain detailed records for egg placement, vaccine tracking, and transfer processes; monitor and report equipment performance issues.
Fill in for absent team members, guide and train staff, assist with safety monitoring, and lead in addressing questions or concerns.
Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross-training, and training guide development; work varied shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment to maintain operational readiness and cleanliness.
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need
Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Experience:
1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
Skills:
Effective communication both orally and in writing, ability to work with minimal supervision
Physical requirements:
- Work in high-temperature environments (100+F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 50 lbs or more with continuous physical activity.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Must not raise any poultry or birds
- Why Work for Pilgrim's?
Schedule:
The position is typically scheduled but not limited toEGG SETTING: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2AMEMBREX: Saturday, Sunday, & Wednesday at 5AM and Tuesday at 4AM
Benefits:
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Starting Salary:
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. 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
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Cullman, AL
Occupation
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Industry
Poultry Hatcheries
Posted
10 days ago