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BJE Poultry

Poultry Service Technician

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

$46,216 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job description BJE Poultry is actively recruiting for a Poultry Service Technician to join our Live Production team. Knowledge of turkeys and broilers a plus. Responsibilities
  • Pull swabs and blood samples from all flocks designated in a timely and accurate manner as needed.
  • Trains and directs new and current contracted growers on their daily duties.
  • Monitors the health of the flocks.
  • Attendance and participation with third parties, to include but not limited to nutrition, vet, supplier, and customer consultations and meetings as requested.
  • Administers medications, vaccines, and lab submissions; performs various testing on birds to identify disease and communicate findings to appropriate team members.
  • Sets up and monitors ventilation programs and utility usage at the farms.
  • Maintains assigned route square footage to meet the demands established by sales to fulfill customer orders.
  • Supplies support and service to contracted growers to improve company profitability and competitive position by implementing production programs and documenting producer compliance.
  • Communicates schedules to contracted growers, along with overseeing feed order scheduling.
  • Troubleshoots problems with equipment, production, and others as needed, along with analyzing and diagnosing production opportunities.
  • Keep records of and submit findings of flocks, along with meeting the flock livability, quality, and flock feed conversions.
  • Complies and follows company requirements regarding biosecurity, food safety, and poultry welfare programs at all times.
  • Ensures proper maintenance schedules are followed for vehicles and equipment, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Monitors chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortality, and feed inventories.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to follow the chain of command.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with your team members, supervisor, management, growers, others in the organization, customers and vendors.
  • Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software systems.
  • Ability to follow directions and assignments.
  • Shows respect and value for the skills, experiences, creativity, and contributions of all team and organization members.
  • Adhere to leadership and decision-making guidelines.
  • Listen to and acknowledge the feelings, concerns, opinions, and ideas of others.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in related field. Associate's degree (A.A./A.S) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in poultry science or veterinary technician will be accepted.
  • Four plus years related industry experience and/or training.
  • Certified Poultry Technician License required to be obtained upon hire.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid driver's license? Do you have the ability to work overtime as needed?
Experience:
poultry: 4 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Kreamer, PA 17833 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Kreamer, PA 17833: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person