Poultry Hatchery Technician - Vaccination & Chicks Care

Kettelsen Consulting LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettelsen International Recruiting is seeking a Poultry Production Technician in the US to maintain records and manage incubation and vaccination processes for broiler eggs. The role requires attention to biosecurity and compliance with federal guidelines.

The candidate will monitor environments, manage vaccination programs, and ensure ethical treatment of poultry across facilities. Scheduling involves early hours, Monday to Friday with weekend rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree in Engineering or related field.
• Must hold a professional license (Cédula Profesional) in hand.
• Engineering degree and transcript must be available in hand.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory and observations of broiler hatching eggs.
• Tray and set eggs for incubation and turn eggs at intervals.
• Transfer eggs between incubators and hatchers via Embrex vaccination process.
• Monitor chick environments to prevent drafts and disease.
• Vaccinate as part of vaccination programs.
• Keep vaccination records aligned with program guidelines.
• Adhere to USDA, FDA, and other government procedures.
• Follow biosecurity measures to minimize disease transfer.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Engineering degree

Academic transcript

Professional license

Job description

Kettelsen International Recruiting is seeking a Poultry Production Technician in the US to maintain records and manage incubation and vaccination processes for broiler eggs. The role requires attention to biosecurity and compliance with federal guidelines.

The candidate will monitor environments, manage vaccination programs, and ensure ethical treatment of poultry across facilities. Scheduling involves early hours, Monday to Friday with weekend rotation as needed.