Lab Tech
Company: Perdue Farms, Inc.
Location: Thorntown
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into it's 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 Performs tests of semen drawn from the
turkeys for quality control at company standards, to clean the lab
area, and maintain lab equipment. Principal and Essential Duties &
Responsibilities + Calculates correct quantity of semen needed for
each breeder facility.+ Prepares the test tubes and flasks used for
semen collection.+ Prepares thermos and coolers for thermal control
in the tom barn, keeping the temperature of the water inside the
thermos at the desired temperature. Correct semen temperature is
required at all times.+ Labels flasks of semen with the following
information; flask number; destination (CH, WL, HS, DB, or DV);
time and quantity.+ Processes semen by using blending and filtering
procedures.+ Cleans and maintains the shower house, lab area, and
laundry. Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent
preferred. Experience Requirements 2 - 4 years experience. Strong
reading, communication math, writing and analytical skills are
required Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements In
stationary positions or moving for up to 12 hours on a wet, moist,
dry, greasy, smooth, rough, and uneven floors which includes
concrete or litter surfaces with up to two (2) to four (4) hours in
a single interval. Ability to work from various ladders. Exposure
to and work in temperatures of100 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient
humidity, or dry exposure, noise exposure of 100 foot candles.
Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies
in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height, longest
interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depends upon
the task being performed. Must be able to work outside in all types
of weather conditions. Exposure to chlorinated water 5 ppm,
lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, salt and other chemicals found in
a poultry breeder operation. Must wear and/or use protective and
safety equipment required for the job._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._
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Inc., Fishers , Lab Tech, Healthcare , Thorntown, Indiana
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