The posting
Job Details:
This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for our company's birds and ensuring proper care and comfort. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management and farm sanitation.
- Visiting farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment/lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide direction/recommendations.
- Monitoring feed consumption and ordering
- Pulling blood and fat samples as required
- Coordinating chick placements to farms
- Assisting with catch schedules
- Ensuring communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms.
- Ensuring compliance with the production contract to optimize flock quality and minimize costs.
- Ensuring adherence to all USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling.
- Working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements
- Performing other responsibilities as the need arises.
It is highly recommended that you attach a resume in PDF or Word form so that we can review your experience for qualifications.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred.
Experience: 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means. Proficiency in active listening, ensuring mutual understanding, and adapting communication style to various audiences.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills such as checking electronic mail, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Travel: 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year. Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
Biosecurity: Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered, required to sign a Bio-security agreement to avoid any non-commercial avian species examples: chickens, ducks, birds, parakeets, parrots, etc. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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