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Poultry Vaccination Technician

Aviagen Group
locationLoretto, TN 38469, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 2 weeks ago
Full time
Job Description Summary:
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 policies and procedures
  • Ability to work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, 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

Job Qualifications:
  • Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks
  • 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
  • Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.