Poultry Vaccination Technician I

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking an engaged team member in Oklahoma to support vaccination, bird moves, and grading within the vaccination crew. The role emphasizes safety, bio-security and animal welfare as core priorities, with responsibilities across live birds and poultry houses.

You will work with day-old chicks, assist with weighing/moving birds and collect samples while adhering to care standards. Some weekend/holiday work may be required and physical effort is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists.
• Must lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Bend and stoop during shift.
• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Able to work in outside temperatures.
• Able to work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate and move birds, and perform male selection and grading.
• Clean and disinfect equipment to maintain bio-security standards.
• Work with day-old chicks and in poultry houses with live animals.
• Collect blood samples, weigh/move birds as needed.
• Follow Animal Care Standards, Welfare Guidelines and Bio-Security policies.
• Handle chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants safely.
• Maintain safety and efficiency as trained; may work up to 6 days a week including some holidays.

Skills

Animal care

Safety

Bio-security

Reading instructions

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an outstanding individual who will be responsible for vaccinations, bird moves, male selection, grading, cleaning, and disinfecting all equipment involved to ensure bio-security. All duties should be performed with safety, bio-security, and animal welfare being top priorities. This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within the vaccination crew. This crew has primary responsibilities for the animal care and welfare of the birds.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an outstanding individual who will be responsible for vaccinations, bird moves, male selection, grading, cleaning, and disinfecting all equipment involved to ensure bio-security. All duties should be performed with safety, bio-security, and animal welfare being top priorities. This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within the vaccination crew. This crew has primary responsibilities for the animal care and welfare of the birds.

Job Description

• 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 (poultry houses)
• Collect blood samples, band/tag or remove tags from birds
• Must follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and Bio-Security policies 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 occasionally work up to 6 days a week, including some holidays, & weekends.

Job 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.
• Valid driver's license is a must.
• Able to work in outside temperatures.
• Able to work well in teams.