Broiler Serviceperson

houseofraefordcareers; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(K) after 6 months

Paid time off

Job summary

House of Raeford is seeking a Farm Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of broiler farms along a defined route, ensuring healthy flocks, timely feeding, watering, ventilation, and strict biosecurity.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a good driving record, basic mechanical and computer skills, and the ability to train and work with farm personnel, with a focus on animal welfare and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer degree in Animal/Poultry Science, Agriculture or related field.
• Must have a good driving record (MVR).
• Basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment preferred.
• Good computer skills.
• Good attendance and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of broiler farms on assigned route.
• Oversee flock health, feeding, watering and ventilation systems.
• Monitor environmental conditions and ensure welfare and biosecurity compliance.
• Train growers and farm personnel on procedures and safety.
• Maintain records of flock performance, mortality, and medications if needed.

Skills

Driving record

Mechanical skills

Computer skills

Attendance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prefer degree in Animal/Poultry Science or Agriculture

Job description

Responsibilities: Day-to-day management of broiler farms in a particular route that has been assigned, to ensure the efficient and profitable production of high-quality poultry. Duties include, but not limited to - overseeing flock health, maintaining optimum environmental conditions, communicating with farm personnel and ensuring compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and safety.

• Flock Management - Monitor health, growth, and performance of broilers on contract grower farms; oversee feeding, watering and ventilation systems to ensure proper flock welfare; communicate health issues with contract growers, department manager and company veterinarians, when necessary.
• Environmental and Facility Management - Monitor temperature, humidity, ventilation and lighting systems to ensure optimal growing conditions; ensure broiler houses, equipment and all systems are properly maintained and functional and troubleshoot and repair minor technical issues with feeding and watering systems.
• Farm Management, Biosecurity and Compliance - train growers, farm managers and/or farm labor on company procedures, safety protocols, Animal Welfare Program and Biosecurity Guidelines.
• Inventory and Record keeping - manage inventories for feed, water and supplies to prevent any shortages; maintain detailed records of flock performance, mortality rates, feed consumption and medication use (if needed), communicate any issues with management.
• Health and Safety - Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective measures.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(K) - eligible after 6 months
• PTO (Paid time off) - 1 week after 90 days
• 7 Holidays

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer a degree in Animal/Poultry Science, Agriculture or a related field but not required.
• Must have a good driving record - MVR.
• Basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment issues a plus
• Good computer skills
• Good Attendance
• Ability to work well with others