HATCHERY ASSOCIATE

***RESUME REQUIRED***

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team as a HATCHERY ASSOCIATE! This position starts at $16.99/hour plus a $4/hour perfect attendance bonus that is paid out weekly..

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays (after 60 days of employment) and paid vacation (after 1 year of service)
• Paid sick time
• Benefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• DAYS M, T, TH, F 5:30 A.M. – 4 P.M. AND EVERY THIRD MONDAY AND TUESDAY FROM NOON – 10:30 P.M.  WEDNESDAYS OFF 
• Quality Pilgrim’s poultry products at great savings
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition assistance for you or your dependents!

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

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Hatchery Associate is responsible for performing tasks on a rotating basis throughout the Hatchery including processing, traying and transferring eggs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transfers eggs from incubators to hatchers.
• Processes chicks according to schedule.
• Clean hatchery after processing chicks by washing and disinfecting hatcher racks, plastics and boxes.
• Loads eggs into incubators
• Accurately completes paperwork associated with job tasks.
• Willing to work a split week approximately every three weeks which consists of M & T 12:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. and TH & F 5:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some ability to add and subtract
• Ability to lift 35 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Absolutely no exposure to other poultry.
• To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to p erform the essential functions.

EOE, including disability/vets