General Farm Technician

• Properly mix and administer vaccines to flocks in the field as prescribed by Grow Out management to maximize bird health and performance
• Perform tasks such as, but not limited to, field feed inventories, rodent bait station maintenance, temperature monitoring (thermal camera), and generator checks as prescribed by Grow Out management
• Provide the Grow Out Manager with a weekly report with regards to bird health and/or vaccination status
• Communicate with Grow Out management daily regarding scheduling, vaccination, or producer issues
• Pick up vaccines and supplies as needed for daily activities and coordinate vaccine inventory and usage with the Medication Department
• Responsible for properly handling, storing, and disposing of vaccines in prescribed manner
• Properly care for and maintain vaccination equipment
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner complying with all company policies, state, and federal requirements
• Clean up company vehicles and equipment daily and follow all appropriate bio-security procedures
• Comply and follow company requirements regarding biosecurity, food safety, and poultry welfare programs and policies always
• Maintain safety working environment
• Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters

• High School or equivalent
• 0-3 years of work experience
• Good communication (oral and written), reading, math, and analytical skills
• Must be physically able to work in chicken houses
• Exposure to seasonal weather conditions outside and up to 95 degrees inside
• Exposure to significant amounts of airborne dust, and feathers
• Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors, including ammonia, especially in the production houses
• Required to perform moderate physical exertion to include pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to climb to a height of 30' as well as significant amount of bending, lifting, and stooping
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
• Must not have exposure to poultry outside of work

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