About the role
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.