Vaccination Services & Equipment Specialist - Fort Smith, AR

CEVA Logistics; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Animal Health is seeking a Vaccination Services & Equipment Specialist to travel to Fort Smith, AR, performing on-site vaccinations, equipment installation, and OEM support for hatcheries. This role requires coordinating with managers, delivering training, and ensuring vaccine handling and equipment processes meet Ceva standards.

The candidate should have a 4-year or 2-year technical degree with poultry experience, plus training in safety, liquid nitrogen handling, and C.H.I.C.K programs.

Qualifications

• Education – 4 year degree and/or 2 year technical degree with 2 years related technical experience.
• Work Experience – 2+ years of related poultry work experience preferred.
• Other training: Liquid Nitrogen, Safety, C.H.I.C.K Program, Bureau Veritas, Hot Works.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Installations: install and support Ceva vaccination and automation equipment; ensure safety and compliance; manage parts inventory; conduct on-site inspections and operator training.
• Equipment Service: perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting; provide training and update customers on performance.
• C.H.I.C.K Program: conduct evaluations/trainings; provide feedback to KAM/SAM; participate in customer meetings; certifications as required.
• Vaccine Management: deliver vaccines when needed; ensure DOT/OSHA compliance; manage vaccine storage, transport, and dewars.

Skills

Poultry industry experience

Equipment installation knowledge

Training delivery

Safety training

Liquid nitrogen handling

Education

4-year or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Desvac Duo

IM vaccinators

Ecat-iD Egginject

Job description

Vaccination Services & Equipment Specialist - Fort Smith, AR

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

Together, let's share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Yourmissions

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Job Summary and Purpose

A Vaccination Services & Equipment (VSE) Technician is a direct customer interfacing position that performs various poultry hatchery field service related activities such as monitoring, support, guidance and training to hatchery personnel (customer management and hatchery work force); including the completion of on-site vaccinations using Ceva vaccines and equipment, and Ceva facilities upkeep. They are responsible for ensuring that all hatchery activities associated with Ceva products and services are performed correctly and customer’s needs are met as related to hatchery vaccine handling and proper poultry vaccination & equipment processes.

Responsibilities and Key Duties

• Equipment Installations
  • Coordinates with Equipment Manager, Territory Manager, and/or VSE Manager for the installation & support of Ceva vaccination and automation equipment, e.g. Desvac Duo & IM vaccinators, Ecat-iD Egginject & candling, and other hatchery and field based automation systems
  • Ensures customer required equipment is available and suitable for installation by meeting both local and customer safety and compliance specifications
  • Manages inventory of parts and supplies needed for Equipment.
  • Performs on site equipment inspections, installations & operator training
• Equipment Service
  • Perform Desvac In Line Duo evaluations and validation; including routine maintenance and troubleshooting as required, which can occur after normal working hours
  • Performs hatchery training, troubleshooting and equipment services for Ceva installed vaccination and automation equipment
  • Completes all required equipment reporting and documentation for designated customers and areas of responsibilities
  • Frequently updates and consults with customers on equipment performance and opportunities for improvement
• C.H.I.C.K Program
  • Performs C.H.I.C.K Program evaluations and reporting for designated customers within region of responsibility
  • Performs C.H.I.C.K Program trainings around proper use of Ceva vaccine and equipment
  • Provides C.H.I.C.K Program feedback for Key Account Manager (KAM) & Strategic Account Managers (SAM)
  • Participates in KAM/SAMcustomer meetings in support of account managers as required
  • Performs C.H.I.C.K Program certifications, which may also include 3rdparty certification, e.g. Bureau Veritas certification, as required
• Vaccine Management (Secondary Job Duty)
  • Deliver vaccine as necessary if the Customer Supply Specialist is unavailable.
  • Understands and adheres to all DOT and OSHA compliance requirements resulting in safe and efficient vaccine deliveries to Ceva customers while maintain proper vaccine integrity, transport and storage requirements
  • Manages the proper marking, movement and tracking of vaccine and their associated dewars, including the safe handling of liquid nitrogen used for vaccine storage and transport

Core Competencies and Attitudinal Characteristics

• Shape solutions out of complexity - Work to evolve immediate environment
• Client focus - Make sure needs and requests are treated equally and in a positive way
• Collaborate with empathy - Fully takes part in the working group to share information, listens to others and have a clear idea of the decisions taken
• Engage and develop - Open to share knowledge and to receive feedback from others
• Drive ambition and accountability - Ensure accuracy of work through the use of KPI's and a responsible commitment
• Influence others -Show structure and confidence while speaking

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Ability to understand the hatchery activities, processes, key factors and to use the vocabulary needed.
• Basic understanding of the automation and equipment functionalities and ability to use basic engineering vocabulary.
• Ability to understand the relations between Ceva's activities and the biological dimension of the hatchery production.
• Ability to understand the principals of scientific model, attitude and approach.
• Basic understanding of Ceva's hatchery products.
• Ability to use the basic vaccination vocabulary and follow the corporate communication rules.
• Ability to prepare and perform a marketing speech, using vocabulary and concepts

Qualifications

Education – 4 year degree and/or 2 year technical degree with 2 years related technical experience

Work Experience – 2+ years of related poultry work experience preferred

Other - Liquid Nitrogen Training, Safety Training, C.H.I.C.K Program Training, & Bureau Veritas Training. Hot Works Training, and others as required

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds (more with assistance)
• Driving for up to 10 hours per day
• Hatchery environment can be hot and humid

Working Conditions

A majority of the work occurs driving to and from as well as working inside a poultry hatchery. Overnight and weekend work may be required.

Travel Required

80%+ travel required

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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