Poultry Health & Vaccination Technician

aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Sallisaw, OK is seeking a hands-on farm worker to work with day-old chicks, assist with moving, weighing and vaccination tasks, and support day-to-day care of live animals. The role requires ability to stand long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a farm environment, including exposure to odors, detergents, and noise.

You may work up to six days a week, including weekends and holidays, following animal care and bio-security guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple task.
• Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrist.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50lbs.
• Bend and stoop throughout the shift.
• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with day old chicks
• Will be required to collect birds for moving, weighing, and vaccinations
• Must be able to work with live animals and the associated environment
• Collect blood samples, band/tag or remove tags from birds
• Must follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and Bio-Security polies and procedures
• Ability to work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfects, etc.
• Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained
• Must be able to be around farm related smells or odors and loud/noisy environment
• May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Skills

Reading instructions

Standing

Lifting

Bending

Hand grip

Animal handling

Repetitive work

Job description

Aviagen in Sallisaw, OK is seeking a hands-on farm worker to work with day-old chicks, assist with moving, weighing and vaccination tasks, and support day-to-day care of live animals. The role requires ability to stand long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a farm environment, including exposure to odors, detergents, and noise.

You may work up to six days a week, including weekends and holidays, following animal care and bio-security guidelines.