Hatchery Lead - Production

Pilgrim's Pride Corp

VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, English Language, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Multilingual, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Writing Skills
LOCATION
VA
POSTED
14 days ago

Hatchery Lead - Production

Location: Broadway, VA, United States

Date Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Category: Hourly Production

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Description

Job Title: Hatchery Lead Person - Production

Location: Broadway Complex

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 4:00AM - 2:00PM or until

Pay rate: $24.60 with attendance bonus

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

EOE, including disability/vets

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:

www.pilgrims.com

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received.

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Pilgrim's Pride Corp

Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
2009