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Tank house operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in tank house operator job postings.
Sample tank house operator requirements
- Experience in operating and maintaining tank houses
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and procedures
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment and materials
Sample required tank house operator soft skills
- Effective communication skills to work with team members and management
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and reporting
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions and priorities
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Tank house operator job description example 1
Charles River Labs tank house operator job description
For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
We are seeking a Poultry House Operator, also known as a House Manager, to work in our Avian Business located in Lebanon, CT. The Poultry House Operator monitors feed, water, equipment and temperature within facilities housing avian flocks; keeps egg house and equipment clean and sanitary; collects and sanitizes eggs. Ensures humane care during the life of the flock. Maintains biosecurity and follows all biosecurity procedures. Monitors flock health and reports concerns to manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Communicate regularly with the Farm Manager.
+ Keep house and equipment clean and sanitary.
+ Collect and sanitize eggs in order to provide clean SPF eggs for sale.
+ Responsible for basic maintenance.
+ Monitor flock for health issues and report concerns to Farm Manager.
+ Perform blood draws weekly.
+ Maintain biosecurity, and follow biosecurity regulations
+ Monitor and maintain feeders, waterers, medicators, house temperatures, bird weights and condition.
+ Assist in training new hires.
+ Ensure the humane care of the birds during all phases of the life cycle.
+ Perform bird sales as requested.
+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Previous experience working with animals
***For biosecurity reasons, employees in this position may not own or have other contact with birds/poultry/ducks/etc.***
The wage range for this position is generally $16.38 - $27.29/hr. Wage ranges are subject to change without notice by Charles River.
About Avian
Our Avian business group provides vaccine manufacturers and researchers the comfort of knowing that the raw materials used in their manufacturing process are free of extraneous agents. Charles River has established flock handling and egg production procedures that set the global industry standard.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 13,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2017.
For more information, please visitwww.criver.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet
We are seeking a Poultry House Operator, also known as a House Manager, to work in our Avian Business located in Lebanon, CT. The Poultry House Operator monitors feed, water, equipment and temperature within facilities housing avian flocks; keeps egg house and equipment clean and sanitary; collects and sanitizes eggs. Ensures humane care during the life of the flock. Maintains biosecurity and follows all biosecurity procedures. Monitors flock health and reports concerns to manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Communicate regularly with the Farm Manager.
+ Keep house and equipment clean and sanitary.
+ Collect and sanitize eggs in order to provide clean SPF eggs for sale.
+ Responsible for basic maintenance.
+ Monitor flock for health issues and report concerns to Farm Manager.
+ Perform blood draws weekly.
+ Maintain biosecurity, and follow biosecurity regulations
+ Monitor and maintain feeders, waterers, medicators, house temperatures, bird weights and condition.
+ Assist in training new hires.
+ Ensure the humane care of the birds during all phases of the life cycle.
+ Perform bird sales as requested.
+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Previous experience working with animals
***For biosecurity reasons, employees in this position may not own or have other contact with birds/poultry/ducks/etc.***
The wage range for this position is generally $16.38 - $27.29/hr. Wage ranges are subject to change without notice by Charles River.
About Avian
Our Avian business group provides vaccine manufacturers and researchers the comfort of knowing that the raw materials used in their manufacturing process are free of extraneous agents. Charles River has established flock handling and egg production procedures that set the global industry standard.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 13,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2017.
For more information, please visitwww.criver.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024