VaccinatorMachine Operator
Blaine, GA Hatchery
At Pilgrim's, Safety IsACondition, which means the safety of our team members comes first, always.
Join our Hatchery team and play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality poultry production. In this hands-on position, you'll operate theEmbrexvaccination system, transfer eggs from incubators to hatcher dollies, maintain equipment cleanliness, and support daily hatchery operations. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety and biosecurity standards are essential. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pull eggs from incubators and load them onto theEmbrexMachine.
- Stack eggs from theEmbrexMachine onto hatcher dollies.
- Clean setter floors, fan blades, and other hatchery equipment.
- Provide backup support for egg setter operations as needed.
- Clean theEmbrexMachine, hatcher halls, and fogging equipment daily.
- Discard eggs from the egg remover into the vacuum system daily.
- Wash boxes as scheduled.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines.
- Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
- Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of the hatchery as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet production goals.
What You'll Need:
- Education:High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Experience:Previous hatchery, poultry, agricultural, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Certification:EmbrexCertification required or ability to obtain certification.
- Skills:Good hand-eye coordination, ability to read numbers and distinguish colors, strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Physical Requirements:Ability to continuously stand and walk throughout the shift; frequently lift, bend, twist, squat, push, pull, reach, stretch, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.
Work Environment:
- Warm temperatures.
- Wet floor conditions.
- Exposure to hatchery production environments.
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: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;
- 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.
Our vision:Become the best and most respected company in ourindustry,creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core valuesare:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, 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.