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