Broiler Service Tech

House of Raeford Farms, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Raeford Farms, Inc. seeks a Broiler Technician (Serviceman) to provide field service and technical support to contract broiler farms, ensuring welfare, health, housing, biosecurity, and production standards.

The role visits farms, evaluates flock performance, resolves issues, and acts as the primary liaison between growers and the live production team, coordinating vaccination, records, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• No prior poultry experience required; general knowledge of animal husbandry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional relationship with contract producers.
• Inspect farms for compliance with grower agreements.
• Follow the company’s safety policies.
• Adhere to strict biosecurity guidelines.
• Draw blood and collect tissue samples per guidelines.
• Monitor farm conditions and bird health; communicate with Broiler Manager.
• Vaccinate and manage water/spray programs.
• Keep detailed flock records.
• Coordinate with management and service technicians on schedules.
• Maintain company vehicle and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Collaborate with State and company Veterinarians.

Skills

Animal husbandry knowledge

Biosecurity awareness

Record-keeping

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Communication skills

Math & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal science/biology/agriculture or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

The Broiler Technician (Serviceman) is responsible for providing field service and technical support to contract broiler farms. This role ensures that growers follow company standards for animal welfare, bird health, housing conditions, biosecurity, and production efficiency. The technician routinely visits farms, evaluates flock performance, resolves issues, and acts as the main liaison between growers and the live production team.

Requirements

Education- Bachelor’s degree in animal science/biology/agriculture or related field preferred.

Experience- No prior poultry experience is required; however, a general knowledge of animal husbandry practices is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- A valid driver’s license is required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain a working, professional relationship with Contract producers

Inspect farms for compliance with contractual grower agreements

Follow the company’s safety policies

Adhere to strict biosecurity guidelines established by the company

Draws blood and collects tissue samples according to local, state, and federal guidelines

Dealing with poultry bloodborne pathogens

Monitor farm conditions and uphold all animal welfare practices

Monitors bird health and communicates this with the Broiler Manager

Work closely with management and service techs planning schedules

Perform water and spray vaccinations

Keep detailed flock records

Must be flexible to sudden program changes resulting from weather, disaster, disease, etc.

Understand and support best management practices

Efficient in computer programs such as Excel, Word, etc.

Attend mandatory classroom training

Maintain a company vehicle with scheduling needed maintenance

Work with State and company Veterinarians

Mathematical Skills, problem-solving- must be able to perform basic math calculations, read graphs, and sort data. Must be able to solve practical problems. Must be able to follow instructions, manage time wisely, be self-motivated, and plan schedules.

Communication Skills- must be able to communicate effectively in face-to-face as well as phone call situations. Must have the ability to effectively write routine reports.

Physical Demands- Hands are regularly used to handle birds. Candidate will walk, sit, reach, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. The environment being worked in will require a tolerance to dust, foul odors, hot and cold conditions, rainy and dry conditions. Must be able to tolerate inconsistent start and stop times, as well as perform postmortem examinations. Additional duties may be assigned.