Poultry Service Technician

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 Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends 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