Responsible for engaging contract farmers, partnering with them to manage designated broiler breeder chicken flocks in central PA. Responsible for adhering to our core values and for carrying our core purpose to the farm, delivering excellence and the opportunity for continuous growth:
to our farmers… in engagement, expectations, tools and accountability
to our chicks and birds… in maintained standards for poultry management and welfare
This includes performing all activities necessary for establishing and maintaining high productivity in the assigned poultry flocks.
Hours and Schedule
Monday through Friday (very occasional weekend availability required)
The typical shift is 9 hours but can range from 6 to 12.
The typical start is 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, depending on drive time, but can range from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
Self-discipline and strong personal accountability are required to plan your own schedule. Your presence is essential at internal meetings and at the farms.
Qualifications and Skills
an animal husbandry background is preferred
2 years of broiler breeder service technician experience preferred
completion of a 2 or 4 year Animal Science or related degree preferred but not required
strong personal integrity
self-motivated to be efficient, resourceful, detail-oriented
strong commitment to teamwork
excellent communicator with leadership skills
able to give clear, concise directions
excellent follow up and follow through
able to problem solve and prioritize for completion of workload in a timely manner
Responsibilities
travel weekly to an established route of flocks (subject to change)
interact daily with farmers, managers, and a team of other service technicians
empower our contract farmers to achieve mutually beneficial results by following our standard operating procedures
Commensurate with experience, starting at 50k/year
Essential Job Functions
Hunger to learn continuously
Reliable and consistent attendance
Reliable transportation
Safe and defensive driving
Ability to work under pressure
Consistently legible handwriting
Ability to work well both with others and independently
Ability to learn safety guidelines and follow them
Ability to see the big picture and to appreciate our overall system of business involving coworkers, vendors, contract farmers, and customers
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work in various environments (cold, hot, dusty, wet)
Mostly indoor work with some outdoor work
Ability to work while standing, squatting, kneeling and sitting
Ability to learn SOPs and follow them while using practical judgement
Ability to learn safety guidelines and follow them
Ability to do arithmetic
Ability to use spreadsheets
Comfortable using computers, tablets, and smartphones
Other duties as assigned
Detailed Duties
Coordinate duties, processes, activities related to the assigned flocks:
calculate feeding program amounts and weighs birds
coordinate or perform blood testing of flocks
schedule field vaccinations of the birds
coordinate the movement of birds, delivery of propane and shavings
engage in weekly meetings to review flocks’ performance
attend meetings and training sessions to improve knowledge base
Field duties and responsibilities:
perform field vaccinations and/or administer medications
weigh, handles pullets, hens and males
communicate with farmers and crew in order to optimize flock performance
become familiar with breed poultry quality programs such as NPIP
perform all operations following biosecurity procedures
troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
perform all work with a high level of animal welfare standards
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