Job Summary
Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in poultry production. As a Breeder Flock Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting both contract and company-owned breeder farms, focusing on the health, productivity, and welfare of breeder and developer ducks. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with flocks, collaborate with farm managers and veterinary services, and contribute to the success of the breeder department. If you are passionate about animal care, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are looking to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural industry, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Advise on all production activities related to developer and breeder ducks, including placements, feed deliveries, vaccinations, movements, counting, and flock supervision.
- Provide hands-on support for selection, counting, vaccination, and movement of developer flocks within the breeder department.
- Monitor and adjust feed based on flock data to optimize production and ensure flocks reach their genetic potential.
- Conduct weekly evaluations and weigh-ins of flocks, documenting and reporting findings to management and caretakers.
- Assist with onboarding new contract farms and support their integration into company processes.
- Collect cloacal swabs quarterly and prior to processing as part of health monitoring protocols.
- Collaborate with veterinary services to address illnesses, increased mortality, and sample collection, and communicate findings to farm managers and producers.
- Gather data for accurate compensation of contract breeder and developer producers.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following company standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
- Immediately report any animal welfare or food safety concerns to management.
- Report damages to company vehicles, equipment, and buildings using maintenance work order software.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with 2 or more years of related experience, or a Bachelor?s degree in a related field (poultry or livestock preferred).
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Valid driver?s license required.
- Ability to manage multiple locations, plan weekly schedules, and organize various activities.
- Willingness and ability to travel and cover a large geographical area as needed.
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Proficiency with personal computers, including working knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
- Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Physical ability to walk, bend, stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance), drive for extended periods, and safely ascend/descend stairs.
- Comfort working with machinery or hand tools and exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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