Poultry Production Technician in the US

Kettelsen International Recruiting; Duncannon (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance (contributory)

Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid

Long-Term Disability (employer paid)

Attendance reward biweekly $125 perpay

Descripción de la vacante

Kettelsen International Recruiting seeks a Poultry Production Technician in the US to maintain inventory, supervise broiler egg handling, incubation and vaccination processes. You will monitor chick environments and ensure biosecurity while adhering to USDA/FDA regulations and company procedures.

The role requires engineering-related education or licenses, strong English communication, ability to work independently, and willingness to overtime. 40+ hours weekly with rotating weekends.

Formación

• Proficient English communication and ability to work independently.
• University degree in engineering or related field with transcript.
• Professional engineering license (Cédula Profesional) in hand.
• US/Mexican/Canadian citizenship.
• Willingness to work 40+ hours with overtime.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain inventory and observe broiler hatching eggs.
• Tray and set eggs for incubation; manage turning schedules.
• Transfer eggs between incubators/hatchers via Embrex vaccination process.
• Monitor chick environments for proper temperature and drafts; prevent avian disease.
• Vaccinate according to vaccination programs and maintain records.

Conocimientos

English communication

Independent work

Task prioritization

Citizenship: US/Mexican/Canadian

Overtime readiness

Educación

Professional engineering license (Cédula Profesional)

University degree in engineering or related field with transcript

Descripción del empleo

Kettelsen International Recruiting | Tiempo completo

Poultry Production Technician in the US

Job Description

In this position, the employee will maintain accurate inventory and observations of broiler hatching eggs. The Poultry Production person will tray and set broiler hatching eggs for incubation, turning the eggs at regular intervals. The employee will transfer broiler hatching eggs between incubators and hatchers through an automated Embrex vaccination process. It is vital that the employee monitor the chicks’ environments, ensuring the temperature is adequate and there are no drafts that could lead to avian disease. The employee will be required to sex and sort broiler chicks. He will also be responsible for vaccinating. Our vaccination programs support the needs of our customers for high-quality broiler chicks of specific breeds with specific vaccination programs.

The employee must keep detailed vaccination records in alignment with the vaccination program. He will pull sick or lame chicks and alert Management of any signs of illness. The Poultry Production person will adhere to our processes to always ensure the fair and ethical treatment of the poultry and will follow all procedures outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and all other Federal, State, and local government agencies. The employee will maintain all biosecurity measures in order to minimize the transfer of disease between poultry locations. This position is advanced in nature, as indicated by the above-detailed professional-level job duties.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English (60%).
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Mexican, Canadian, or U.S. citizen.
  
• Professional License (Cédula Profesional) in hand (Engineering related field).
  
• University degree and academic transcript in hand (Engineering or related field).
  
• 40 hours or more, generally with overtime
  
• Medical Insurance (contributory)
  
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employer paid 100%)
  
• Long-Term Disability (employer paid 100%)
  
• An increase in compensation in lieu of contributions to a 401(k)-retirement account for TN Visa Workers
  
• Attendance reward biweekly of $125 per pay perio
  
• Work schedule: Start Time according to Monday through Friday schedule, generally 4:45 AM. Saturdays on rotation.