Hatchery Utility Days

Independence, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at Pilgrims

About Pilgrims
Pilgrims is a leading global provider of high-quality food products including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the worlds largest poultry producers Pilgrims has provided wholesome quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. Its our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrims Arcadia Location
While Pilgrims is a global company we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia WI. Pilgrims works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrims wants YOU to join our Team as a Day Shift Utility Team Member! This position starts at $21.52/hour plus $1.00/hour Shift Differential.

Benefits include:

5 Days of Vacation after 60 days of employment
Benefits at 60 days of employment 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
70% off quality Pilgrims poultry products
Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
Advancement opportunities
Better Futures Program 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program
At Pilgrims Safety Is A Condition which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Utility Team Member is responsible for working in all areas of the Hatchery with the primary responsibilities being to work on the transfer crew and chick processing crew as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Trays eggs from farm racks into incubator racks and loads incubators according to set schedules.
Transfers eggs from incubators to hatchers as part of the transfer team.
Cleans and disinfects incubators hatchers egg room processing rooms and hatchery equipment.
Monitors equipment assists in trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance.
Must learn and back up all chick processing and transfer team positions. This includes being on call rotating weekends.
Assists in training new team members.
Assists in mixing and dispensing vaccines according to company guidelines.
Participates in safety audits SOP reviews.
Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

EXPECTATIONS:

Team Members Observe & enforce all company personnel quality safety and animal welfare policies.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers clients coworkers and leadership teams.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies
Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to work in positions requiring data collection and entry.
Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 1000 pounds.
Must have or be willing to obtain valid PIT license (pallet jack and scissor lift).
Ability to work in wet dusty loud conditions.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Good mechanical abilities.
Ability to adapt and learn various positions and procedures.
Good math and computer skills.
Ability to work varying hours weekends and holidays

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION: Applications will be accepted until: October 27 2025. Please submit resume and application to Shannon Frei Employment Manager.

EOE including disability/vets

DescriptionPosition at PilgrimsAbout PilgrimsPilgrims is a leading global provider of high-quality food products including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the worlds largest poultry producers Pilgrims has provided wholesome quality products to customers and consume...