Description

Farm Laborer

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first—always. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace through enhanced cleaning and sanitation practices and other safety measures designed to protect our team members.

Position Summary

The Egg Handler is responsible for collecting, handling, and transferring eggs to trays and coolers while ensuring proper egg-handling procedures are followed. This position also involves monitoring bird houses, maintaining cleanliness standards, and removing mortality as needed to support flock health and production efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs into trays and place trays onto egg buggies.
• Push full egg buggies into egg coolers.
• Load and transfer eggs to designated cooler areas.
• Walk poultry houses regularly to identify and remove mortality.
• Return eggs found outside nesting areas to the appropriate nests.
• Monitor and address egg jams as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect the egg room on a weekly basis.
• Follow all egg-handling, biosecurity, and culling procedures.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Assume responsibility for assigning work and meeting schedules within the work group in the absence of the supervisor or lead person.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of egg-handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add and subtract.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work in agricultural and poultry production environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions associated with poultry operations.

Biosecurity Requirements

Due to strict biosecurity measures, applicants cannot own or have regular contact with feathered animals, including poultry or pet birds.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Day Shift; Weekend Work Required 
• 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 straight pay;
• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets