Poultry Barn Vaccination & Sanitation Associate

Perdue Farms; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) match

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Ranch Associate to maintain a clean, safe barn environment and support poultry production. You will follow established procedures, assist with vaccination administration, and help ensure animal care and biosecurity standards are met.

The role includes a base pay of $21-23 per hour, potential pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime where applicable, and an annual bonus dependent on performance.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of work experience.
• Good communication (oral and written), reading, math, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Properly mix and administer vaccines to flocks in the field as prescribed by Grow Out management to maximize bird health and performance.
• Perform tasks such as, but not limited to, field feed inventories, rodent bait station maintenance, temperature monitoring (thermal camera), and generator checks as prescribed by Grow Out management.
• Provide the Grow Out Manager with a weekly report with regards to bird health and/or vaccination status.
• Communicate with Grow Out management daily regarding scheduling, vaccination, or producer issues.
• Pick up vaccines and supplies as needed for daily activities and coordinate vaccine inventory and usage with the Medication Department.
• Responsible for properly handling, storing, and disposing of vaccines in prescribed manner.
• Properly care for and maintain vaccination equipment.
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner complying with all company policies, state, and federal requirements.
• Clean up company vehicles and equipment daily and follow all appropriate bio-security procedures.
• Comply and follow company requirements regarding biosecurity, food safety, and poultry welfare programs and policies always.
• Maintain safety working environment.
• Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Must not have exposure to poultry outside of work.

Skills

Communication

Reading

Math

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Ranch Associate to maintain a clean, safe barn environment and support poultry production. You will follow established procedures, assist with vaccination administration, and help ensure animal care and biosecurity standards are met.

The role includes a base pay of $21-23 per hour, potential pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime where applicable, and an annual bonus dependent on performance.