Vaccination Technician

Pilgrim; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match after first year

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a vaccination technician to collect and process blood, culture and tissue samples, assist with vaccinating and weighing flocks, and drive a company vehicle. The role requires lifting at least 50 pounds and willingness to work in hot, humid environments with potential irregular hours.

Education is a Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science or related field preferred, with 2–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science or similar field preferred (experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement)
• Current driver’s license with good driving record
• 2–5 years of directly related experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills, quick learner, reliable and ethical

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood, culture and tissue samples
• Complete paperwork to submit samples to laboratory
• Assist in vaccinating and weighing of flocks
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must have excellent driving record and valid license
• Work in hot, high humidity, dusty environments
• May work abnormal hours
• Fulfill laboratory submission paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Math and analytical thinking

Punctuality and reliability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science or similar field

Job description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The vaccination technician will be responsible for working in the field collecting and processing blood, culture and tissue samples. Position will assist in vaccinating and weighing of flocks. Job will require driving a company vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and process blood, culture and tissue samples
• Complete necessary paperwork to submit samples to laboratory
• Assist in vaccinating and weighing of flocks
• Highly motivated
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must have excellent driving record and current valid drivers license
• Able to work in a hot, high humidity, dusty environment
• May be required to work abnormal hours
• Must be able to complete paperwork for laboratory submission of samples
• Must have positive attitude and be able to work well
• Typically requires greater than 1 up to 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
• Solves problems by gathering, compiling, and sorting information
• Other duties as assigned .

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science or similar field preferred . Experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement ;
• Certifications: Current driver's license and good driving record;
• Experience: 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred;
• Skills: Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of Company protocols/ programs and adaptable to change. Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making. Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality. Team-oriented and self-motivated, able to thrive in fast-paced environment s .

Why Work for Pilgrim’s ?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): C ompany match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

Unsolicited Assistance:

JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral .