Broiler Field Service Technician

Socket.dev; Massanutten (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a technical resource to share expertise on farm facilities, equipment, and medication options to improve poultry production. The role emphasizes knowledge of poultry farming, hatchery operations, and processing, with duties spanning farm inspections, advising on improvements, and collaboration with management.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, math, and safety skills, and are comfortable working with farmers, auditors, and laboratory staff to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training in poultry production or related field.
• Proactive team building and ability to work solo or in a team.
• Proficient PC skills (Word, Excel, internal programs).
• Strong math, reading, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to operate company/own vehicle with valid license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect farms for compliance and advise on development programs.
• Tour facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Examine chickens for disease signs and growth rates to judge programs.
• Recommend changes to facilities, equipment, and medications to boost production.
• Inform farmers of procedures, regulations, and standards to upgrade farms.
• Suggest lab testing or handle samples for analysis at the plant lab.
• Report findings and farmer reactions to management for quality.
• Support corrective/improvement actions and participate in audits.
• Record Production and Downtime data accurately.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SMART devices

Company software

Job description

The role will be a technical resource who provides and shares expertise on changes in farm facilities, equipment, and medication options to improve production, based on knowledge of poultry farming, hatchery operations, and processing.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards and advises farmers regarding development programs to aid in producing quality poultry products.
• Tours farms to inspect facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and efficiency of operations.
• Examines chickens for evidence of disease and growth rate to determine the effectiveness of medication and feeding programs.
• Recommends changes in facilities, equipment, and medication to improve production.
• Inform farmers of new procedures and techniques, government regulations, and company and association production standards to enable them to upgrade farms and meet requirements
• Recommends laboratory testing of diseased chickens, feeds, and supplements or gathers samples and takes them to plant laboratory for analysis.
• Report to management findings of farm conditions, laboratory tests, recommendations, and farmer’s reaction and their efforts to furnish quality products.
• Initiating corrective/preventive and continuous improvement opportunities and actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement actions.
• Responsible for Production and Down Time entry.

• All other related duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge/Education/Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree preferred High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate required.
  • Any combination of experience, education, and training will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job.
  • Proactive team building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member.
  • Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, SMART devices, and internal Company programs/ applications).
  • Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, common fractions, and decimals).
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
  • Proficient skills in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
  • Read, analyze and interpret general business procedures, work instructions, training materials, professional, etc.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgment.
  • Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.
  • Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
  • Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities.
  • This position may require employees to operate Company provided vehicle or their own personal vehicle to conduct work-related business and therefore requires a valid driver’s license, clean DMV record, and current vehicle registration.

• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly use a telephone/cell phone, computer (including keyboard), SMART devices, email, and/or fax for necessary communications.
• Required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Maybe routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift and reach, in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed. Must possess color vision.
• Lifting limitations for this position: 50lbs. on a regular basis.
• Noise level for this work environment is typically low to moderate.

Other Requirements

• May need to physically move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• Must have fine hand and finger dexterity.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.
• Must be willing to participate on the audit team or safety committee.
• Must comply with all safety rules and instructions, participate in the Company training programs, and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for this job classification.