Poultry Vaccination Foreman
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to drive the team to different locations according to the weekly schedule.
- Experience with vaccinations and pullet moves is required.
- The candidate must be able to organize work, communicate with others, prepare work schedules, and adjust to sudden workload changes.
- The candidate must be able to perform physical work and work flexible hours.
- The candidate must complete a background check as required by the Aviagen Employee Handbook.
- Work flexible hours and remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ensure that all vaccination and pullet move procedures are performed correctly by the crew.
- Manage a crew efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
- Handle vaccines properly during transport and inside chicken houses.
- Maintain the biosecurity of farms, equipment, buildings, vehicles, and related areas.
- Complete schedules and service reports.
- Repair vaccination equipment, injection guns, water-vacuum pumps, and related equipment.
- Conduct blood monitoring and rodent inspections, including baiting and checking traps.
- Support employee health and safety.
About the company
Aviagen supplies day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks for broilers, using a large breeding program to improve performance, health, and welfare under brands Arbor Acres, Indian River, Ross, and niche lines Rowan Range and Specialty Males. The birds' genetics are passed to producers via breeders, with selection aided by technologies like pulse oximetry and ultrasound, and backed by strict biosecurity across its global network of production facilities and hatcheries. It differentiates itself through a long lineage from Arbor Acres, Ross, and L.I.R, substantial R&D investment, and a broad portfolio that serves standard and niche markets. Its goal is to help customers provide affordable, nutritious protein by delivering consistent genetic gains and efficient broiler production while safeguarding animal health and the food chain.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
1923
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Aviagen promoted sustainability through breed choice and resilience through feed efficiency.
- July 2026 2025 Broiler Management Handbooks added a dedicated Nutrition Supplement.
- Aviagen keeps opening regional seminars and leadership hires across Asia, Europe, and TMEA.
What critics are saying
- Avian influenza remains Aviagen's existential threat; one breeding-site breach destroys years of genetics.
- June 2026 Aviagen reported heightened avian influenza vigilance across Australia and Nepal culls.
- Trade fragmentation and regionalization pressure exports, especially after 2026 HPAI-related policy shifts.
What makes Aviagen unique
- Aviagen's Ross, Arbor Acres, and Indian River genetics dominate global broiler breeding.
- July 2026 Nippon Chunky acquisition locks in Japan's Ross distribution and market access.
- Focus Series toolkits translate proprietary genetics into management advantages for ABF producers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off