Poultry Vaccination Technician

## Poultry Vaccination Technician IApply:
Sallisaw, Oklahoma:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR102495
** 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.
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* 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.
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* 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.### Why work here?

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations.
We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen!### About UsWorking at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring.

Are you ready for the adventure?