VACCINATION TECHNICIAN

Location

Gainesville, GA | United States

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.  

 We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.  

VACCINATION TECHNICIAN  

General Summary:  

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for working in the field collecting and processing blood, culture and tissue samples.  Position will assist in vaccinating and weighing of flocks.  Job will require driving a company vehicle.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Collect and process blood, culture and tissue samples
• Complete necessary paperwork to submit samples to laboratory
• Assist in vaccinating and weighing of flocks

Skills and Experience:  

• Highly motivated
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must have excellent driving record and current valid drivers license
• Able to work in a hot, high humidity, dusty environment
• May be required to work abnormal hours
• Must be able to complete paperwork for laboratory submission of samples
• Must have positive attitude and be able to work well
• Typically requires greater than 1 up to 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

PROBLEM SOLVING:
Solves problems by gathering, compiling, and sorting information. Problems are usually at the work unit or department level. 

FREEDOM OF ACTION:
Works under limited supervision with periods of relative autonomy and general review. The position has the latitude to select techniques/processes within defined broad objectives and procedures to complete tasks. May periodically lead/supervise others. 

COMMUNICATION:
INTERNAL; Internal communication is required on a weekly basis with Professional or Supervisor level positions. Communication involves exchange of basic verbal/written routine information and/or simple service activities requiring common courtesy, (e.g., answering questions, giving direction in response to simple requests).
EXTERNAL; External communication is required on a daily basis with Clerical or Technical level positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information). 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. May involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. 

EDUCATION: Typically requires a High school diploma.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
Current driver's license and good driving record.  

EOE/Vet/Disabled  

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