Poultry Farm Field Technician - Weighing, Vaccination

Tyson Foods; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking personnel to support live production farms, assisting Breeder/Broiler Service Techs with weighing, sampling, placement, and vaccination of pullets and chicks in breeder/broiler houses. Responsibilities include weighing birds, blood sampling, and assisting in chick placement according to welfare and biosecurity guidelines.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work in various weather conditions on farm sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Alabama Driver License with a good driving record.
• Six months of machine operator experience.
• Six months of continuous work with one employer in the last 24 months.
• Willing to work in extreme weather and dusty areas.
• Must be able to wear PPE and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Weigh birds on an electronic scale and record weights and uniformity.
• Pull blood samples from up to 30 birds per house and label vials for testing.
• Assist in placing chicks into pullet houses and loading chick boxes for transport.
• Assist with vaccination planning, spray vaccinations with backpack sprayer, and move supplies.
• Perform basic repairs on vaccinating and scaling equipment and follow Animal Welfare guidelines.

Skills

Driver license

Reading & writing

Basic math

Willing to travel

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking personnel to support live production farms, assisting Breeder/Broiler Service Techs with weighing, sampling, placement, and vaccination of pullets and chicks in breeder/broiler houses. Responsibilities include weighing birds, blood sampling, and assisting in chick placement according to welfare and biosecurity guidelines.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work in various weather conditions on farm sites.