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AVS Bio Packing and Shipping Technician
Posted: 04/20/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number: JN -042026-21079
Job Description
AVS Bio Packing and Shipping Inspection Technician
AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide.
***Waiters/Waitresses and Housekeepers strongly encouraged to apply***
Overview:
Inspect and examine eggs prior to setting and/or packing for shipment; final packing of eggs and embryos and finishing to customer specifications including completion of paperwork.
Job Conditions and Physical Efforts
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- Title: Packing and Shipping Inspection Technician
- Location: Catskill, NY (No Relocation Available)
- Industry: Pharmaceutical
- Salary: $19/hr.
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Shift: Full time: 40 hours plus overtime, most shifts require working weekends. 7am-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide.
***Waiters/Waitresses and Housekeepers strongly encouraged to apply***
Overview:
Inspect and examine eggs prior to setting and/or packing for shipment; final packing of eggs and embryos and finishing to customer specifications including completion of paperwork.
- On a daily basis, review weekly allocation sheet for flock/pack assignments.
- Daily, review daily/weekly incubation set/pack report for order processing.
- Following biosecurity standards, re-inspect and assist in packing/setting eggs according to packing/incubation standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or special customer instruction daily.
- Maintain and complete all required documentation and daily reports pick report, packing slip verification, packing report, trip sheets, export verification check, daily pack inventory, and incubation setting/pack report.
- Finish and process shipments for dispatch according to assigned carrier UPS, FedEx, airline, truck, etc.
- Perform operation of candler/grader including calibration, start-up procedure, daily operation, shutdown and clean up.
- Sort, inspect, load, candle, and grade eggs. Prepare eggs for shipment.
- Monitor and document daily flock grade-out data for each flock.
- Process all incubated egg orders set, pack, tray as assigned.
- Assist in training new hires in department practices.
- Actively participate in department training programs (e.g. biosecurity, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, environmental testing, pick slip system)
- Perform general housekeeping duties.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Conditions and Physical Efforts
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and is exposed to sanitation chemicals and odors.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- The employee must be available to work seven days a week.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Housekeeping or restaurant experience required
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
- 1 year related experience and/or training.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English well; must be adept at maintaining accurate paperwork/records; computer skills.
- What is included in the biosecurity requirement? Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.
- What other animal contact is prohibited? Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.
- What animal contact is permitted? Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.
- How is biosecurity enforced? All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
- Direct hire with long-term career stability
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
- Up to 11.5 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
- Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
- Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
- Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies
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