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Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its 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

We are looking for a Live Research Tech.

This role will collect accurate data and:

1. Maintain and adhere to strong farm biosecurity policies

2. Collect accurate research data

3. Observe and abide by Farm SOPs, Perdue PVP and Poultry Welfare programs, and general poultry husbandry

4. Work well in a team atmosphere

5. Assist with weighing birds and weighing feed, cleaning and setting up chicken houses for placement.

Hours of Work: Generally 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (with two 30 minute breaks) as scheduled by management with starting and quitting times varying according to workload and scheduling. Overtime may be scheduled as needed and directed by management.

Days of Work : Normally rotating 5 days/wk as scheduled by management and Sat., Sun., and Holidays if needed by operations and approved by management.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collect accurate experimental data (including weighing birds and feed)

2. Clean and set up chicken houses for placement

3. Weigh feed and chicken periodically

4. Maintain a clean working environment

5. Able to work hours that rotate 5 days /week including weekends as scheduled by management and holidays if needed and approved by management

6. Adhere to and comply with biosecurty, poultry welfare and safety programs

7. And other duties as required to maintain the chicken house and birds for the duration of each research trial

8. Must not raise any poultry or birds

9. Any other reasonable request of management

Experience and Education Requirements

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

1 Years Experience or previous Industry Experience.

Reading, writing and math skills preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Weigh birds and feed, move pens, work in dusty environment etc.

2. Work in extreme temperatures

3. Occasionally lift 50-75 lbs of feed, scale and /or birds

Exposure to all seasonal weather conditions. Exposure to a significant amount of airborne dust, feathers, manure. and humidity up to 100%. Various chemicals, vaccines, and drugs, to be covered in MSDS and hazardous communications training. Most frequently would be disinfectant and bleach. To move through mud, manure, dirt, grass, metal grading, concrete floors (wet or dry) with a significant amount of bending, twisting, stooping and lifting (up to 75 pounds) 4 miles daily.

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.