Broiler Service Technician

JBS Foods; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Schedule: Monday–Friday with weekends

Base salary range $53,104 - $64,524

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Service Technician to monitor mortality, feed conversion, sizing, and scheduling. You will collaborate with contract growers to improve bird performance and reduce costs for the company and growers.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in poultry science or related field and 2–5 years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Duties include liaison with growers, mortality tracking, feed inventories, and potential staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in poultry science or related field.
• 2–5 years of directly related experience.
• Current driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Liaises between company and growers and provides recommendations.
• Monitors husbandry practices and makes improvement recommendations.
• Tracks, records, and analyzes bird mortality rates.
• Maintains feed tank inventories and orders feed as needed.
• May schedule and train other employees.

Skills

Bird mortality monitoring

Husbandry practices liaison

Record keeping and data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in poultry science or related field

Job description

BROILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

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.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary rangeof $53,104. - $64,524.
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

EOE, including disability/vets

Our core values are

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity