Poultry Vaccination Lead

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Oklahoma seeks a hands-on supervisor to oversee vaccination and pullet movement operations. You will coordinate a crew, ensure biosecurity, and maintain high safety and quality standards across the farms.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing workloads, and a commitment to health and safety. This on-site position is based in Sallisaw, OK, with duties that may vary by department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in vaccinations and pullet moves.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Physically demanding work.
• Ability to prepare work schedules and adjust to workload changes.
• Capable of working flexible hours.
• Background check per Aviagen Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility to work flexible hours and be on call 24 hours/7 days a week.
• Ensure vaccination and move procedures are performed correctly by the crew.
• Manage a crew with high efficiency and high quality standards.
• Properly handle vaccine in transport as well as in the chicken houses.
• Ensure biosecurity of farms, equipment, area buildings, vehicles, etc.
• Complete schedules and service reports.
• Repair vaccination equipment, injection guns, water-vac pumps, etc.
• Do blood monitoring and rodent inspections involving baiting and checking traps.
• Health & safety of employees is a major part of job duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Flexible hours

Physical work

Vaccinations experience

Pullet moves experience

Background check

Valid driver’s license

Scheduling

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and attributes:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in vaccinations and pullet moves
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work and communicate well with others
• Physical type work, demanding
• Ability to prepare work schedules and adjust to sudden changes in workload
• Capable of working flexible hours
• Background check performed as stated in the Aviagen Employee Handbook

Job Duties

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the Department. Primary responsibilities include:

• Flexibility to work flexible hours and be on call 24 hours/7 days a week
• Ensure vaccination and move procedures are performed correctly by the crew
• Manage a crew with high efficiency and high quality standards
• Properly handle vaccine in transport as well as in the chicken houses
• Ensure biosecurity of farms, equipment, area buildings, vehicles, etc.
• Complete schedules and service reports
• Repair vaccination equipment, injection guns, water-vac pumps, etc.
• Do blood monitoring and rodent inspections involving baiting and checking traps
• Health & safety of employees is a major part of job duties

Delegate will have a background check performed as stated in the Aviagen Employee Handbook.