Breeder & Pullet Blood Puller

Breeder & Pullet Blood Puller

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

Natchitoches Pilgrim’s is seeking a dedicated and detailed oriented Breeder & Pullet Blood Puller technician. In this role, you will be instrumental in collecting blood/fat samples from chicken for health testing, monitors flocks health and administers vaccines. You will work on-site, transporting samples to labs, weighing birds to manage feed and ensuring compliance with USDA and biosecurity regulations. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a Company committed to excellence.

• Communicate with service techs to schedule farms for blood draw and fat pull
• Sample Collection:
  Extract blood and fat samples from breeder hens and pullets for disease monitoring, including Salmonella and Influenza.
• Flock Health Management:
  Administer vaccinations, monitor for illnesses, and perform necropsies (if trained).
• Bird Weighing & Data Collection:
  Weigh birds weekly to manage feed intake and monitor growth, maintaining accurate records.
• Transportation & Logistics:
  Deliver, ship, or transport blood samples to state or company laboratories for testing.
• Biosecurity & Safety:
  Strict adherence to biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission; usually requires no ownership of other poultry.
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Basic understanding of animal and husbandry practices.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience:
  • Experience in farm(s) or similar agricultural environment.
  • Knowledge of avian species and their care requirements.
  • Familiarity with biosecurity protocols and practices.
  • 1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Must have good work ethics and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work independently w/minimal supervision.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work under pressure.
  • A proactive attitude and a commitment to quality and safety.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with no moving violation.
• Physical requirements:
  • Must be able to withstand the weather elements.
  • Must be able to physically catch and pen chickens.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds

• Schedule:
  
  The position is typically scheduled but not limited to Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm (subject to Change)
• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Starting Salary: will be discussed on second Interview process
• 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;
• Better Futures

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…