Poultry Grading Lead

Aviagen • Corinth, MS

13d

About The Position

This Lead 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. We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working 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?

Requirements

• Supervisory Experience
• 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
• Must be able to be around farm related smells or odors and loud/noisy environment
• May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team
• Work with day old chicks
• Collect birds for moving, weighing, and vaccinations
• Work with live animals and the associated environment
• Collect blood samples, band/tag or remove tags from birds
• Follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and Bio-Security polies and procedures
• Work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfects, etc.
• Perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees