Grower Service Field Technician

Maple Lodge Farms; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grower Services Field Technician to enhance their poultry production. This role involves providing technical support to chicken farms, ensuring high-quality birds are delivered for processing. The ideal candidate will have a background in broiler production, a strong understanding of biosecurity practices, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values humility, family respect, and hard work, while also enjoying health benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about the poultry industry and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan

Weekly pay

Discount at Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in broiler production.
• Understanding of bio security practices and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation to chicken farms for high-quality bird delivery.
• Monitor broiler performance and conduct grower service team meetings.
• Coordinate with the Grower Services Account Management Team.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field

Tools

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

WHMIS

Job description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Director of Grower Services, the Grower Services Field Technician will be responsible for creating a preference for growers to purchase Maple Lodge offerings including feed and chicks, and delivering high quality birds for slaughter to Maple Lodge Farms. Execute the solutions required for the Maple Lodge Grower service model specializing in live bird production.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Makes daily calls on chicken farms to provide the technical consultation required to service chicks and feed, ensuring the delivery of high quality birds to MLF at the end of the growing period.
• Attends industry functions and meetings from time to time to promote Maple Lodge Farms.
• Monitors broilers throughout the growing period with a focus on the specific technical elements of the process (e.g. managing bronchitis, chick weights etc.).
• Participates in Grower Services team meetings, either in person or via conference call.
• Communicates with all Grower Services team members and senior broiler planning specialist regarding the status of accounts and the technical performance of producers.
• Working with the Grower Services Account Management Team, manage a grower list, executing the defined grower service model ensuring the defined technical requirements are met by all MLF growers.
• Coordinating in a team selling environment with the Grower Services Account Management team, to provide the support services required by the grower.
• Delivering materials and knowledge related to the services provided and data captured at the grower barns.
• Collecting and delivering data entry as required by the grower service model.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of two years of related experience and a demonstrated understanding of the production processes as it relates to broiler production including hatchery, broiler production, feed and slaughter an asset.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS.
• Understanding of fundamental bio security practices.
• Team-player able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Farming and Food and Beverage Manufacturing