Hatchery Embrex Production - Lufkin

Job is located in Nacogdoches, Texas.

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

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Embrex Team Member to play a key role in delivering healthy, high‑quality chicks for our broiler operations. In this hands‑on position, you’ll operate and monitor Embrex vaccination equipment, ensure accurate dosing, and maintain strict biosecurity standards. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork.

If you’re dependable, detail‑oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence.

• Participate in hatchery quality control, animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety programs; comply with low transfer crack assessment standards.
• Ensure correct egg placement in hatchers, monitor equipment for proper operation, and perform setup and cleanup of processes, halls, and setters.
• Maintain detailed records for egg placement, vaccine tracking, and transfer processes; monitor and report equipment performance issues.
• Fill in for absent team members, guide and train staff, assist with safety monitoring, and lead in addressing questions or concerns.
• Participate in egg set, chick processing, cross‑training, and training guide development; work varied shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Perform daily setup, dismantling, and sanitization of equipment to maintain operational readiness and cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: 1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical requirements: Work in high‑temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 50 lbs or more with continuous physical activity.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

• Schedule: The position is typically scheduled but not limited to Friday and Saturday 3:00 am to 10:00 am or until finished, Monday and Tuesday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm or until finished;
• Benefits
  :
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Starting Salary
  : $18.65;
• 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.

Drug, alcohol, and background checks are conducted 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.

EOE, including disability/vets