At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Natchitoches Pilgrim’s is seeking a dedicated and detailed oriented Breeder & Pullet Blood Puller technician . In this role, you will be instrumental in collecting blood/fat samples from chicken for health testing, monitors flocks health and administers vaccines. You will work on-site, transporting samples to labs, weighing birds to manage feed and ensuring compliance with USDA and biosecurity regulations. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, animal welfare, and product quality while supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and teamwork. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in poultry production, this is a great opportunity to grow with a C ompany committed to excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with service techs to schedule farms for blood draw and fat pull
- Sample Collection: Extract blood and fat samples from breeder hens and pullets for disease monitoring, including Salmonella and Influenza.
- Flock Health Management: Administer vaccinations, monitor for illnesses, and perform necropsies (if trained).
- Bird Weighing & Data Collection: Weigh birds weekly to manage feed intake and monitor growth, maintaining accurate records.
- Transportation & Logistics: Deliver, ship, or transport blood samples to state or company laboratories for testing.
- Biosecurity & Safety: Strict adherence to biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission; usually requires no ownership of other poultry.
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- Education:
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Basic understanding of animal and husbandry practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience:
- Experience in farm(s) or similar agricultural environment.
- Knowledge of avian species and their care requirements.
- Familiarity with biosecurity protocols and practices.
- 1 or more years of production or manufacturing environment. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
- Skills:
- Must have good work ethics and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Must be able to work independently w/minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
- Strong to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to adapt to changing condition and work under pressure
- A proactive attitude and a commitment t o quality and safety.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with no moving violation.
- Physical requirements:
- Must be able to withstand the weather elements
- Must be able to physically catch and pen chickens .
- Must not raise any poultry or birds
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Schedule: The position is typically scheduled but n ot limited to Monday‑Friday 7am‑4:30pm (subject to Change)
- Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Starting Salary: will be discuss on second Interview process
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;