Be part of the science behind biologics and vaccines used around the world ideal for entry-level, healthcare, or service-industry backgrounds!
Title: Packing & Shipping Technician
Location: Catskill, NY (No Relocation Available)
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Salary: $19/hr.
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: Full time: 40 hours plus overtime, most shifts require working weekends. 7am-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
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:
Inspect and examine eggs prior to setting and/or packing for shipment; final packing of eggs and embryos and finishing to customer specifications including completion of paperwork.
On a daily basis, review weekly allocation sheet for flock/pack assignments.
Daily, review daily/weekly incubation set/pack report for order processing.
Following biosecurity standards, re-inspect and assist in packing/setting eggs according to packing/incubation standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or special customer instruction daily.
Maintain and complete all required documentation and daily reports pick report, packing slip verification, packing report, trip sheets, export verification check, daily pack inventory, and incubation setting/pack report.
Finish and process shipments for dispatch according to assigned carrier UPS, FedEx, airline, truck, etc.
Perform operation of candler/grader including calibration, start-up procedure, daily operation, shutdown and clean up.
Sort, inspect, load, candle, and grade eggs. Prepare eggs for shipment.
Monitor and document daily flock grade-out data for each flock.
Process all incubated egg orders set, pack, tray as assigned.
Assist in training new hires in department practices.
Actively participate in department training programs (e.g. biosecurity, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, environmental testing, pick slip system)
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Conditions and Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and is exposed to sanitation chemicals and odors.
The noise level is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
The employee must be available to work seven days a week.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications:
Housekeeping or restaurant experience required
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
1 year related experience and/or training.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English well; must be adept at maintaining accurate paperwork/records; computer skills.
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
EOE/ADA IND123
Numbers & Facts
Location
Catskill, NY
Skills
Animal Careunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Depth Perceptionunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Fish Farmingunmatched
Graderunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Human Healthunmatched
Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Scientific Researchunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Startupunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
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