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Job Description: Specific Pathogen Free Production Specialist
Location: Taneytown, MARYLAND, 21787
Pay Range:
Job Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Location: Taneytown, MARYLAND, 21787
Pay Range:
- $18-$20 per hour depending on experience.
Job Responsibilities:
The Specific Pathogen Free Production Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the SPF egg production process. This includes;
- Caring for the SPF egg production facilities, monitoring the health and well-being of the SPF chickens, and ensuring that all eggs produced meet the specific pathogen free standards.
- The Specialist will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of egg production and ensuring that all biosecurity protocols are followed.
- Being able to follow ALL VALO Bio–Media Biosecurity requirements
- Implementation of all flock husbandry programs such as blood sampling, environmental swabbing, egg collection and grading, house cleaning and maintenance and all husbandry functions following the appropriate SOPs
- Monitor and report fly and beetle population to the Farm Manager and apply pesticides as directed by Management
- Clean and disinfect equipment, entry, lab, bath, cooler and mechanical rooms as detailed in the appropriate standard operating procedures and scheduled and directed by the Farm Manager and/or Assistant Farm manager
- Monitor all mechanical systems (air, feed, water, water disinfection, egg collection equipment), as per the appropriate SOP's, making sure that the flock has feed, water, the correct positive pressure and light intensity to maximize performance. Notify management immediately of any variation from norm as per appropriate SOPs
- Properly collect and dispose of all daily mortality and reject eggs notifying management of unusual bird behavior and/or elevated death loss immediately
- Assist with the housing of new birds and the depopulation of the old flock as scheduled by the Farm Manager. Conduct loadout of pullets when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals is helpful, but not required
- Knowledge of specific pathogen free standards and biosecurity protocols
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to adhere to strict bio-security rules as disinfection and frequent showering are mandatory for entering and exiting onto farms.
- Must not be in any contact with any kind of birds, reptiles, rodents, and swine during employment.
- No contact with any kind of bird species including but not limited to pet birds, any kind of fowl as chickens, geese, ducks, quails, pheasants, guineafowl, ostrich, emu, as well as parrots and all other birds during employment.
- Must be able to do hands on work with live poultry such as transfers, depletions, placements, and others.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and possess good record-keeping skills.
- Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated to work.
- Must have knowledge in the use of handheld data collection technology such as tablets and smartphones
- Experience operating farm equipment such as loaders, forklifts, farm packers and trucks is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to identify and implement treatment for both flock and individual bird health issues.
- Ability to work up to 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform essential duties in a bio secure, safe, and efficient manner.
- Ability to safely work with hazardous chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, and others
- Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature and involves frequent standing, bending, twisting, and hand/wrist dexterity.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25lbs repetitively, on occasion could lift 50lbs or more.
- Job requires both inside and outside work year-round with live animals, so candidate must be able to work in hot temperatures, cold temperatures (snow, sleet, ice), dry and dusty conditions, damp or wet conditions, conditions with farm related smells or foul odors, and sometimes loud/noisy environments.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or possess the ability to gain such authorization.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
- Must have driver's license and be in good standing with the DOT.
Compensation details: 18-20
Salary : $18 - $20
