Hatchery Lead - Production

JBS
Broadway, VA

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Job Title:Hatchery Lead Person - Production

Location:Broadway Complex

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 pm-6:00 am

Position Summary: This individual will assist the Supervisor in the successful operation of the Department, assuming the Supervisors responsibilities in his/her absence as needed. Individual will be responsible for but not limited to monitoring employees, HACCP, SSOP’s and other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor as needed. Person will be required to help with the Embrex process from the AM cycle/setup, processing of the entire set of eggs and the PM cycle/cleanup. Must be able to push / pull 450 lb. buggies of chicks and eggs, (buggies are on wheels), able to lift 100 lbs. Responsible for assigning employees to proper work areas and training employees.Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Skill Summary:

  • Must be comfortable working in areas that are hot, wet, and dusty; proper PPE required.
  • Must be able to push / pull 450 lb. buggies of chicks and eggs, (buggies are on wheels), and be able to lift 100 lbs.
  • Excellent work, safety and attendance record
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by management
  • Ability to work close and lead other team members.
  • Knowledge of all hatchery equipment and Hatchery operations
  • Must be able to read and write English
  • Excellent attendance, safety and work record
  • Must be able, or willing to learn, to perform all jobs within Hatchery
  • Bilingual Preferred

    Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

    • Schedule: Monday-Friday with some 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 $22.60 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
    • Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance;
    • 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;

    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 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

    Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do 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 JBS and its companies 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 JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

Posted 2026-07-03

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