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George's Family Farms, LLC
Breeder Service Technician
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Inspector inspects food, processed food and food containers to be sure they are safe for consumers, or inspects animals, animal feed or crops to check for disease that could affect food supplies. Checks for compliance with private industry standards or federal food safety and agricultural regulations.
$48,849 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Breeder Service Technician 1620 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 $64,000
- $74,999 a year
- Full-time $64,000
- $74,999 a year
- Full-time
ABOUT US
George's, Inc. is a fully integrated poultry operation headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. It is a fourth generation family owned operation that began in the late 1920's. Guided by the aggressiveness of youth and the foresight that comes with experience, George's has grown from a small business serving local and regional markets into a multi-division corporation serving national and international markets with innovative, high quality poultry products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include, but are not limited to, the following:- Inspect house conditions.
- Observe overall health of flock.
- Inspect feed quality and quantity.
- Inspect water quality and quantity.
- Inspect air quality and ventilation settings.
- Inspect litter conditions.
- Verify male feeder down time.
- Verify egg room temperature, and egg quality.
- Track flock health and activity.
- Track and analyze hen productivity.
- Track hatchability and mortality percentages.
- Make recommendations to grower to improve any/all of the above.
- Verify animal welfare programs are being followed.
- Verify biosecurity programs are being followed.
- Verify all other company programs are being followed.
- Advise farmers and assist in producing quality poultry products.
- Coordinate and/or handle movement of pullets.
- Perform field vaccinations and/or administer medication.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will not have supervisory responsibility.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 1.
Required- High school diploma
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Task management skills
- Flexible hours 2. Preferred
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to adapt and react quickly to changes
- Able to follow instructions and work independently
- Previous experience in
Poultry Live Operations EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$64,000.00- $74,999.