Poultry Health Technician: Field Vaccinations & Testing

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Poultry Health Technician to provide hands-on field support, including vaccinations, sample collection and testing, and delivering critical supplies to live operations. You will monitor flock health, adhere to safety, biosecurity and poultry welfare standards, and document findings with care.

Work Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm. This role requires strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to operate company vehicles safely in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license; driving record required.
• Ability to complete required documentation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems at a functional level.
• Knowledge of safety and biosecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick up vaccines and supplies as needed for daily activities and coordinate vaccine inventory and its usage.
• Properly handle, store, mix, administer and dispose of vaccines.
• Assess flock health before vaccination and determine timing; document findings.
• Follow SOPs: Blood Sample Collection, Vaccine Administration, Salmonella Swabbing, Water Sampling, Health Monitoring.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and maintain professional conduct.
• Comply with safety, biosecurity, food safety and welfare programs.
• Operate company vehicle and equipment safely for work tasks.
• Maintain a safe working environment and wear PPE.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Reading, writing and math skills

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Poultry Health Technician to provide hands-on field support, including vaccinations, sample collection and testing, and delivering critical supplies to live operations. You will monitor flock health, adhere to safety, biosecurity and poultry welfare standards, and document findings with care.

Work Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm. This role requires strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to operate company vehicles safely in a fast-paced production