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Peco Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a hands-on poultry associate to catch and load live chickens by the wings, ensuring proper handling and preparation for vaccination.

The role requires administering vaccines in designated locations per policy and maintaining strict GMP and biosecurity standards. The position involves standing/walking most of the day, lifting birds weighing 4.0–7.0 pounds, and working in a dusty, warm, mostly outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand/walk 100% of the workday.
• Lift live birds weighing 4.0–7.0 pounds.
• Follow GMP and biosecurity policies.
• Report suspicious or abnormal situations to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Catch and load live chickens by the wings and present them for vaccination.
• Administer vaccines according to policy and location guidelines.
• Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness as required by GMP and biosecurity policies.
• Identify and report any abnormal situations or unauthorized personnel in restricted areas.
• Comply with written company policies and procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Vaccination

GMP knowledge

Biosecurity

Personal hygiene

Job description

• Catching and Loading: Catch and pick up live chickens by the wings, load them into steel cages, and present them to the vaccinator for vaccination
• Vaccination Administration: Administer vaccinations in the correct locations according to Peco’s policy
• Policy Compliance: Follow all written company policies, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and biosecurity protocols
• Animal Welfare: Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness; report any suspicious or abnormal situations, such as unauthorized personnel in restricted areas or activities violating the animal welfare policy
• Daily Duties: Standing/walking 100% of the workday, lifting live birds weighing 4.0–7.0 pounds, performing repetitive motions, and working in a mostly outdoor environment

Catch and pick up live chickens by the wings and load them into steel cages.

Comply with written company policies.

Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with company GMP and biosecurity policies.

Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or live management official.

Abnormal situation would be:

Unauthorized employees in restricted areas

Any activity that goes against the Peco animal welfare policy.

Catch and pick up live chickens by the wings and present them to the vaccinator to be vaccinated.

Administer vaccinations in appropriate locations in accordance with Peco policy.

Comply with written company policies.

Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with company GMP and biosecurity policies.

Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or live management official.

Abnormal situation would be:

Unauthorized employees in restricted areas

Any activity that goes against the Peco animal welfare policy.

Standing / walking 100% of the workday.

Lifting live birds that weight between 4.0-7.0 pounds on average.

Dusty/warm work environment inside the chicken houses.

Being able to work in a mostly outdoor environment.

NOTE:

This job description is not all inclusive of what the employee may be asked to do while performing the duties described above.The company reserves the right to modify this job without prior notice.

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