What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hatchery Production Lead position at Pilgrim's?
Description
Hatchery Lead - Production
Location: Natchitoches Hatchery
Date PostedOct 23, 2025
Category: Hourly Production
Description
Job Title:Hatchery Lead Person - Production
Location:Natchitoches, Louisiana
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 chick pull, cleaning of incubation equipment, egg transfer, delivery of chicks to farms, and other general labor hatchery jobs as needed. 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:
Hatchery Lead - Production
Location: Natchitoches Hatchery
Date PostedOct 23, 2025
Category: Hourly Production
Description
Job Title:Hatchery Lead Person - Production
Location:Natchitoches, Louisiana
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 chick pull, cleaning of incubation equipment, egg transfer, delivery of chicks to farms, and other general labor hatchery jobs as needed. 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
