Poultry Vaccination Technician

Aviagen • Loretto, TN

7d

About The Position

This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within the vaccination crew. This crew has primary responsibilities for the animal care and welfare of the birds. Job Description: Job Description: Work with day old chicks Will be required to collect birds for moving, weighing, and vaccinations Must be able to work with live animals and the associated environment Collect blood samples, band/tag or remove tags from birds Must follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and Bio-Security polies and procedures Ability to work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfects, etc. Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained Must be able to be around farm related smells or odors and loud/noisy environment May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Requirements

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple task
• Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrist
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50lbs
• Bend and stoop throughout the shift

Nice To Haves

• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with day old chicks
• Collect birds for moving, weighing, and vaccinations
• Work with live animals and the associated environment
• Collect blood samples, band/tag or remove tags from birds
• Follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and Bio-Security polies and procedures
• Work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfects, etc.
• Perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained
• Be around farm related smells or odors and loud/noisy environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed