Poultry Handling Technician – Travel & Benefits Included

Paragon Poultry; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Work schedule

Boot credit

Per diem

Company housing

Transportation

Job summary

Paragon Poultry is seeking a Bird Handler to safely manage laying hens and pullets during loading, unloading, vaccination, and depopulation. The role emphasizes humane handling, compliance with state/federal regulations, and adherence to company procedures.

The position requires standing for long periods, physical tasks, and willingness to travel out of state. You will work in a production environment with a team, following PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a poultry production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and established procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety, biosecurity, and animal care.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload laying hens and pullets safely.
• Assist with poultry vaccination and depopulation activities.
• Follow company safety, biosecurity, and animal-handling protocols.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and animal husbandry guidelines.
• Follow supervisor instructions and work well in a team.
• Wear and use PPE properly at all times.
• Adapt to different tasks and customer needs.
• Perform other duties to support poultry handling operations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety compliance

PPE adherence

Willingness to learn

Job description

Paragon Poultry is seeking a Bird Handler to safely manage laying hens and pullets during loading, unloading, vaccination, and depopulation. The role emphasizes humane handling, compliance with state/federal regulations, and adherence to company procedures.

The position requires standing for long periods, physical tasks, and willingness to travel out of state. You will work in a production environment with a team, following PPE and safety protocols.