Poultry Health & Vaccination Technician

Aviagen; Pikeville (TN); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Résumé du poste

Aviagen is seeking a Poultry Vaccination Technician to join the Vaccination Crew. This role supports bird handling, vaccination programs, health monitoring, sample collection, and routine husbandry in a breeding operation.

Responsibilities include safe handling of birds, recordkeeping, and adherence to welfare and biosecurity standards in a fast-paced agricultural setting. Weekend work may be required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Experience in poultry, livestock, agriculture, or farming preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with live animals in an agricultural environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistent attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as production needs require.

Responsabilités

• Safely handle day-old chicks and birds of varying ages.
• Assist with vaccination programs by preparing birds and administering vaccines as trained.
• Collect, weigh, and restrain birds for health evaluations and routine flock management.
• Collect blood and other samples for health monitoring and testing.
• Apply and manage bird identification bands and tags.
• Maintain accurate records of vaccinations, samples, and flock activities.
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with farm management to meet production schedules.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to work weekends

Animal handling

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Aviagen is seeking a Poultry Vaccination Technician to join the Vaccination Crew. This role supports bird handling, vaccination programs, health monitoring, sample collection, and routine husbandry in a breeding operation.

Responsibilities include safe handling of birds, recordkeeping, and adherence to welfare and biosecurity standards in a fast-paced agricultural setting. Weekend work may be required; training provided.