BROILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Pilgrim's Pride Corp; West Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee bird performance and optimize feeding strategies. This role involves monitoring bird mortality rates, analyzing feed conversion, and collaborating with contract growers to enhance overall productivity. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science or a related field, along with relevant experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of poultry operations while ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in poultry production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in poultry science or related field is typically required.
• 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bird mortality, feed conversion, and sizing.
• Act as a liaison between the company and growers.
• Track and analyze bird mortality rates.

Skills

Bird Mortality Monitoring

Feed Conversion Analysis

Husbandry Practices

Data Tracking and Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science

Related field degree

Job description

Pilgrim's employs approximately 40,500 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The Company's primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors. For more information, please visit http://www.pilgrims.com .

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.