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AVS Bio Poultry House Operator

AVS Bio

Secor, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Animal Care, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Depth Perception, Disciplinary Action, Disease, Farm Management, Fish Farming, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Health, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Phlebotomy, Regulations, Risk, Sales, Scientific Research, Vaccination
LOCATION
Secor, IL
POSTED
25 days ago
AVS Bio Poultry House Operator

Location: Roanoke, IL
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Schedule: Days 6:00am - 2:30pm (weekends required)
Hourly Rate: $22/hr.
Job Type: Direct Hire

***CNAs, Waiters/Waitresses and Housekeepers strongly encouraged to apply***

Client Overview
AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide.

Overview: Monitor feed, water, equipment and temperature; keep egg house and equipment clean and sanitary; collect and sanitize eggs.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Communicate regularly with Farm Management
  • Maintain biosecurity and follow biosecurity regulations.
  • Keep house and equipment clean and sanitary.
  • Collect and sanitize eggs to provide clean SPF eggs for sale.
  • Responsible for basic maintenance
  • Monitor flock for health issues and report concerns to Farm Management
  • Perform blood draws weekly.
  • Monitor and maintain feeders, waterers, medicators, house temperatures, bird weights and condition.
  • Assist in training new hires.
  • Ensure the humane care of the birds during all phases of the life cycle.
  • Perform bird sales as requested.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Conditions and Physical Effort
  • Employees must not own or have contact with live poultry or other birds of any breed, species or origin while employed in this position.
  • Exposure to chemicals, dust and odors o Work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic disease(s).
  • House can be warm and humid o Noise level is usually moderate.
  • Must regularly move about inside the poultry house.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources, and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange accurate information in these situation
Biosecurity FAQs:
  • What is included in the biosecurity requirement? Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.
  • What other animal contact is prohibited? Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.
  • What animal contact is permitted? Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.
  • How is biosecurity enforced? All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
Why Join Us:
  • Direct hire with long-term career stability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
  • Up to 11.5 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
  • Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
  • Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
  • Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies
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