Posted 3w ago

Hatchery Poult Tech - Harrisonburg, VA.

@ Select Genetics
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:unload poults, clip talons, perform dew-claw
Requirements Summary:Entry level hatchery technician; requires ability to lift 15 lbs, basic animal husbandry knowledge, teamwork; bilingual Spanish desired.
Technical Tools Mentioned:PSP machines, Gender Tech Wheel
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Job Description
Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies across North America and has operations in eight states.

The Service Room Technician 
  • Assists in unloading boxes of poults onto the Gender Tech Wheel;
  • Clips the poult’s talons;
  • Performs Dew-claw treatment;
  • Performs De-snoot treatment;
  • Checks the customers’ orders to see what medication is requested for the poults;
  • Injects the poults with medication using the PSP machines;
  • Separates the toms and the hens, placing them in the correct box;
  • Move boxes of poults after servicing in preparation for shipment;
  • Rotates between positions;
  • Performs some sanitation duties to ensure a safe and clean environment.

The work requires the Service Room Technician
  • To follow all of the company’s for bio security, animal welfare and safety.
  • To work as a team to achieve the company’s goals;
  • To be organized to ensure the tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner;
  • To be flexible and able to work in many different positions while rotating tasks/positions;
  • To be knowledgeable about the different types of medicine vaccinations;
  • To handle the poults with extreme care to prevent injury; to lift boxes of poults weighing approximately 15 lbs;
  • To be exposed to dust, humidity, chemicals, and fumes;
  • To be available and willing to work an extended workday or other days as needed.
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Prior experience in animal husbandry and welfare preferred.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with others; ability to listen; ability to read to perform the duties of the job.  Bilingual Spanish speaking ability desired.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time, to walk, and to use hands for the entire work shift; ability to be exposed to dust, humidity, chemicals, and fumes.
  • Ability to lift 15 lbs and to bend, stoop and squat to complete job duties;
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment. 
  • Willing and able to work an extended work shift and other days as needed.