Turkey AI CatcherBreeder Herd Technician

Wadesboro, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 32240 - 42300

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Turkey AI Catcher / Breeder Herd Worker

Job Summary
The Catcher position is responsible for the gentle care humane and efficient handling of our Hens during the artificial insemination process. This role involves catching restraining and moving birds to ensure high-speed accurate insemination by the Inseminator/Injector while maintaining hen welfare and maximizing reproductive efficiency.

Purpose
Select Genetics offers a solid platform for serving customers on a domestic and international scale providing quality poults service and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies worldwide.

Bird handling and Catching: Safely catch and restrain hens often at a pace of 500-550 hens/hour.
Position hens for the Inseminator/Injector ensuring proper restraint to facilitate accurate insemination.
Efficiently move turkeys from housing/barn areas to the AI (catch/insemination) area.
Handle all hens gentlyand humanely monitoring for signs of distress injury or illness.
Clean and disinfect tools equipment and production facilities in a safe and organized manner.
Strictly adhere to all farm biosecurity protocols to prevent disease breakouts and/or spreads.
Work effectively with the Inseminators or other farm staff to meet production goals.
Assist with related tasks such as weighing birds trimming beaks/vents or cleaning as assigned/or directed by the Farm Supervisor.

Prior experience in poultry farming or animal husbandry is preferable.
Possess excellent hand and eye coordination at all times.
Ability to perform physically demanding work including bending stooping squatting and lifting 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high-speed repetitive motions.
Proven ability to handle live animals with care.
Strong communication skills and willingness to assist in any area of the operation.
Availability to work early mornings weekends or extended hours as needed

Working Conditions

Exposure to dust odors noise and varying temperatures (cold/humidity/heat).
Work is performed inside the barns/houses.
High-paced physically demanding and repetitive labor.
Shower in and shower out is a MUST.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Turkey AI Catcher / Breeder Herd WorkerJob SummaryThe Catcher position is responsible for the gentle care humane and efficient handling of our Hens during the artificial insemination process. This role involves catching restraining and moving birds to ensure high-speed accurate insemination by the I...

Bird handling and Catching: Safely catch and restrain hens often at a pace of 500-550 hens/hour.
Position hens for the Inseminator/Injector ensuring proper restraint to facilitate accurate insemination.
Efficiently move turkeys from housing/barn areas to the AI (catch/insemination) area.
Handle all hens gentlyand humanely monitoring for signs of distress injury or illness.
Clean and disinfect tools equipment and production facilities in a safe and organized manner.
Strictly adhere to all farm biosecurity protocols to prevent disease breakouts and/or spreads.
Work effectively with the Inseminators or other farm staff to meet production goals.
Assist with related tasks such as weighing birds trimming beaks/vents or cleaning as assigned/or directed by the Farm Supervisor.

Prior experience in poultry farming or animal husbandry is preferable.
Possess excellent hand and eye coordination at all times.
Ability to perform physically demanding work including bending stooping squatting and lifting 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high-speed repetitive motions.
Proven ability to handle live animals with care.
Strong communication skills and willingness to assist in any area of the operation.
Availability to work early mornings weekends or extended hours as needed

Working Conditions