Hatchery Associate


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Job Title: Hatchery Associate
Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $16.99 per hour
Job Description: Description

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
  • Onsite cafeteria
  • 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
    • Can not be exposed to any type of poultry, birds, ducks or geese.
    • 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 perform the essential functions.

    EOE, including disability/vets

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    Job Post Date: 12/13/25
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