Description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for an hourly embrex team member for Pilgrims.  The Embrex team is responsible for overseeing the process to ensure all functions of the job are done according to procedures. 

Location:  Sumter, SC 

This position is responsible for being a part of the hatcheries Embrex processes. This may include pulling eggs from setters, running them through the clear egg remover, pulling rots, ensuring that each egg is getting vaccinated properly and that all eggs get placed in the correct hatchers.   

Responsibilities: 

• Is expected to partake in the hatchery quality control program, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs.
• Be able to comply with the company's low transfer crack assessment expectation.
• Be able to ensure that the correct eggs are being pulled and placed into the correct hatchers.
• The ability to work in an environment of 100+ degrees for long periods of time and withstand unpleasant smells.
• The ability to lift or push pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly. Ability for continuous standing, walking and frequent lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and monitors vaccine inventories.
• Set up and take down Embrex process equipment
• Wash and sanitize Embrex equipment and incubators and rooms.
• Remove racks of eggs from incubators and loads into Embrex machine.
• Place empty egg flats into farm racks.
• Place full racks of egg flats in washer and stage in holding areas.
• Place full hatcher dollies of eggs into hatchers.
• Monitors machines and equipment for proper operation and document findings.
• Perform maintenance repairs as needed.
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from positions.
• Equipment adjustments as needed and informs Leadership/Maintenance when equipment is deficient and unable to identify immediate action.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What You’ll Need: (pick applicable)

• Training required as provided by automation and incubation vendors as well as internal trainers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write and speak English preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday (2pm to 2am) and Friday and Saturday (12pm to 12 am.)  
• 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 salary range of $19.45 Per Hour
• 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 vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. 

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does 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 Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.