Poultry Health Technician: Vaccines & Testing

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Kentucky is seeking a Poultry Health Technician to provide on-site field support, vaccinations, sample collection, and delivery of supplies to support live production operations.

You will monitor flock health, follow SOPs for biosecurity and food safety, and work with teams to ensure animal welfare and production goals are met. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with clean five-year driving record.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems at a functional level.
• Ability to follow modern processes, quality improvement, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Pick up vaccines and supplies for daily activities and manage vaccine inventory.
• Properly handle, store, mix, administer, and dispose of vaccines as prescribed.
• Assess flock health before vaccination and document decisions.
• Follow SOPs including blood collection, vaccine administration, Salmonella swabbing, water sampling, and health monitoring.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Customer orientation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: reading, writing and math skills

Job description

Perdue Farms in Kentucky is seeking a Poultry Health Technician to provide on-site field support, vaccinations, sample collection, and delivery of supplies to support live production operations.

You will monitor flock health, follow SOPs for biosecurity and food safety, and work with teams to ensure animal welfare and production goals are met. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential.