1st Shift Vaccinator

Wayne Farms • Albertville, AL

3d

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for vaccinating and weighing birds for assigned farms. This is an individual contributor role. Performs preventative and routine maintenance on systems. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Independently administers vaccines correctly and weigh birds according to set schedules Develop and maintain relationships open, working relationship with assigned contract growers Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations All other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Biology, Poultry Science or related field from accredited institution EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Intermediate math and computer skills Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs Frequently lifts overhead Walks in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis, ranging from one to several miles per day Works in an environment with strong, foul odors Frequently uses visual skills to inspect birds, production charts and scales Must use smelling senses to distinguish irregular odors Frequently enters confined space areas Frequently exposed to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit) Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Biology, Poultry Science or related field from accredited institution
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
• Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs
• Frequently lifts overhead
• Walks in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis, ranging from one to several miles per day
• Works in an environment with strong, foul odors
• Frequently uses visual skills to inspect birds, production charts and scales
• Must use smelling senses to distinguish irregular odors
• Frequently enters confined space areas
• Frequently exposed to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for vaccinating and weighing birds for assigned farms.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on systems.
• Independently administers vaccines correctly and weigh birds according to set schedules
• Develop and maintain relationships open, working relationship with assigned contract growers
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees