Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

　　Summary

　　Properly mixes and administers vaccines to flocks in the field as prescribed by Growout management to maximize bird health and performance. Provide field support to our grow-out and tech services departments to include the collection of samples, perform tests, deliver supplies, and to ensure compliance with bio-security, food safety, and poultry welfare programs.

　　Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

　　Pick up technical supplies as needed for daily activities and coordinate technical inventory and usage with the Area Coordinator.

　　Properly handle, store, administer, and dispose of technical supplies in a prescribed manner.

　　Assess management and health of flock before sampling. Following assessment, determine if flock performance would require sampling at that time or deferred to later. Record and document findings.

　　Follow all prescribed S.O.P.s for all job tasks, which include the following, but are not limited to:

　　Health Monitoring

　　Weighing of birds

　　Pesticide Collection

　　Vaccination

　　Clean up vehicle and equipment daily and follow all appropriate bio-security procedures

　　Communicate with Grow Out Management daily regarding scheduling, sampling, or producer issues.

　　Prepare and submit a weekly written report on field findings.

　　Act in a professional and courteous manner, always upholding professional and positive work image for self and Perdue Farms.

　　Comply with company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety, and poultry welfare programs and policies at all times.

　　Manage company vehicle and operate in a safe manner complying will all Perdue, state, and federal requirements/policies and use only for work-related purposes.

　　Maintain a safe working environment. Work with and handle cutting utensils such as scissors and knives during sample collection.

　　Minimum Education

　　High School or equivalent

　　Experience Requirements

　　0 -3 years. Good communication (oral and written), reading, math, analytical skills and a background in statistics. Must have a valid driver's license with no points. Certified copy of State driver's record for the past 7 years required before being employed.

　　Experience Preferred

　　Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

　　Must be physically able to work in all locations including hatcheries, feed mills, chicken houses and processing plants. 2. Exposed to seasonal weather conditions as well as significant amount of airborne dust, feathers, 3. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. 4. Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors, including ammonia, especially in the production houses. 5. Required to perform moderate physical exertion to include pushing pulling and lifting up to 75 lbs. 6. Must be able to climb to a height of 30' as well as significant amount of bending, lifting and stooping.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.