Broiler Service Technician

Pilgrim's; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry production company is seeking a Broiler Service Technician in Athens, GA. The role involves monitoring bird mortality and feed conversion, maintaining feed inventories, and serving as a liaison with contract growers. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in poultry science or a related field and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. A current driver's license and good driving record are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in poultry science or a related field is typically required.
• 2 to 5 years of directly related experience is preferred.
• Current driver's license and good driving record are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bird mortality rates and feed conversion metrics.
• Act as a liaison between the company and growers.
• Track and analyze bird mortality and maintain feed inventories.
• Maintains feed tank inventories and orders feed as needed.
• May schedule and train other employees.

Skills

Monitoring bird mortality

Feed conversion analysis

Liaison with growers

Liaison with growers

Education

Bachelor's degree in poultry science or related field

Experience: 2-5 years in related role

Job description

Broiler Service Technician

General Summary

Responsible for monitoring bird mortality, feed conversion, sizing, and scheduling. Works with contract growers by monitoring house conditions and providing recommendations on issues that can improve bird performance and reduce cost for the company and grower.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between company and growers.
• Monitors husbandry practices by growers and makes recommendations to growers.
• Tracks, records, and analyzes bird mortality rates.
• Maintains feed tank inventories and orders feed when necessary.
• May schedule and train other employees.

Education

Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a poultry science or related field.

Experience

Typically requires greater than 2 up to 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Current driver's license and good driving record.

EOE/Vet/Disabled