Production Assistant (Vaccinator)

Excelsior Farms Inc.; Argao; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Farms Inc. in Cebu, Philippines, seeks a diligent poultry farm worker to support biosecurity and flock management. You will help ensure HAS entry rules, assist in Day-Old Pullets reception, and help with vaccination and debeaking under supervision.

The role requires physical fitness, willingness to work in biosecure areas, follow SOPs, and work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as farm operations demand. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• At least a high school graduate; vocational or agricultural training is a plus.
• Willing to undergo biosecurity, vaccination, and flock handling training.
• Physically fit for farm work, including lifting and standing long periods.
• Willing to work in biosecure areas and follow farm rules and SOPs.
• Able to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure belongings are not brought into the HAS and comply with biosecurity standards.
• Enforce internal biosecurity protocols including animal and personnel traffic control.
• Use footbaths and sanitation stations properly.
• Prohibit personal items inside production areas.
• Support consistent implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent diseases.
• Assist Pullet Production Staff during Day-Old Pullets reception.
• Assist debeaking of pullets under supervision.
• Vaccinate pullets regularly under supervision per vaccination program.
• Maintain cleanliness of pullet houses, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Transfer flocks from pullet to layer buildings with minimal stress.
• Monitor flock health and report abnormalities to supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Biosecurity Compliance

• Ensures that all personal belongings used in the MSA are not brought into the High Security Area (HAS)

• Guarantees that all items brought inside the farm comply with approved biosecurity standards and follow proper entry procedures

• Strictly follows and enforces internal biosecurity protocols. Including but not limited to:

• Animal and personnel traffic control

• Proper use of footbaths and sanitation stations

• Prohibition of personal items and accessories inside production areas

• Actively initiates and supports the consistent implementation and observance of biosecurity measures at all times to prevent disease contamination

• Flock Management and Production Support

• Assist the Pullet Production Staff during the receiving of Day-Old Pullets (DOP)

• Supports and participates in the debeaking of pullets in coordination with Production Staff and under proper supervision

• Performs regular vaccination of pullets according to the farm vaccination program and under the supervision of Pullet Production Supervisor

• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of pullet houses, equipment, and surrounding areas

• Helps in transfer of flocks from pullet buildings to layer buildings, ensuring minimal stress to the birds and adherence to proper handling procedures

• Monitors flock condition and immediately reports any abnormalities, health concerns, or operational issues to the supervisor

• Performs all other tasks and functions as may be required from time to time

Minimum Requirement:

• At least High School Graduate; vocational, agricultural, or animal-related training is an advantage

• With or without experience in poultry production, vaccination, or farm operations; experience is an advantage but not required

• Willing to undergo training on biosecurity, vaccination, and flock handling procedures

• Physically fit and capable of working in a farm environment, including lifting, standing for long periods, and handling poultry

• Willing to work in biosecure and restricted areas and comply with all farm rules and safety protocols

• Able to follow instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company policies

• Willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required by farm operations.