Breeder Technician

Case Farms, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in poultry production is seeking a dedicated Technical Assistant to work closely with producers. The role involves providing technical guidance, monitoring bird health, and ensuring compliance with production standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in Poultry Science and relevant experience in farm management. This position requires frequent travel and physical stamina to work in various environments. Join us in ensuring the highest quality in poultry care and production!

Qualifications

• 2+ years applicable experience in Broilers or Breeders Farms.
• Must be able to climb a ladder to height of 25 ft. and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to producers for bird care.
• Monitor bird health and manage equipment settings.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations.

Skills

Proactive

Organizational Skills

Independent Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Poultry Science

College (minimum 2 years)

Job description

OVERVIEW :

Primarily responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for the company's birds to ensure the highest level of quality and care.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :

• Must work with and solve grower problems; establish a good working relationship between producers and the Company.
• Provide current science as directed by the Company to maximize farm production. Advise producers regarding building and equipment specifications.
• Advise producers on litter manipulation and farm sanitation.
• Routinely visit farms (frequent travel).
• Properly document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings. Direct light and feed schedules.
• Monitor: bird health, body weight, conformation, monitor feed consumption. Pulling blood and fat samples promptly.
• Effectively coordinating bird placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules, while ensuring effective communication between, Feed Mill, vaccination crews, and Live haul as it pertains to contract.
• Ensure the producer and company comply with the production contract to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost ensuring good performance.
• Ensure USDA and other government regulations are effectively followed when handling poultry.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

• College (minimum 2 years), prefer bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or similar field.
• 2+ year’s applicable experience – Broilers or Breeders Farms.
• Experience in leading organizational development and design activities.
• Proactive. Must be able to work without supervision.
• Must be able to climb a ladder to height of 25 ft., lift 50 lbs. and stoop and squat repeatedly.
• Must be self-motivated and organized, an independent thinker and be able to apply knowledge to field situations.
• Will travel locally each day.
• Must have a clean driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

• Work in outside environment (including inclement weather) daily.
• The ability to sit, drive, walk and climb.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work around raw, live animal odors.
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and around moving equipment.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts as needed.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.