Broiler Technician (Poultry)

Koch Foods; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Koch Foods is seeking a field role to oversee broiler farms and act as the liaison to contracted growers. You will monitor house conditions, provide technical guidance, and help maximize grower performance while ensuring animal welfare and compliance with regulations.

The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of poultry health, and the ability to travel to farms regularly in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science (or closely related field).
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production.
• Knowledge of live poultry broilers and bird health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee broiler farms as a Koch Foods representative to contracted growers.
• Monitor house conditions and bird welfare; provide technical assistance and recommend improvements.
• Act as liaison between Koch Foods and contract growers, providing technical guidance.
• Monitor flocks for bird comfort and equipment settings; ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Track, analyze, and record bird mortality rates.
• Maintain feed tank inventories and coordinate feed deliveries.
• Maximize grower performance and adherence to welfare regulations.
• Share performance data with growers and review deficiencies.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Customer-centric attitude

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science

Job description

• Responsible for overseeing broiler farms as a representative of Koch Foods to contracted growers.
• Monitor house conditions, bird welfare, provide technical assistance and recommend condition improvements, grower performance, and cost reductions.
  
• Act as a liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers regarding Company expectations.
  
• Monitor assigned flocks for bird comfort, equipment settings, etc., ensuring grower compliance with Company policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulatory laws and guidelines.
  
• Track, analyze and record bird mortality rates.
  
• Maintain feed tank inventories, ordering feed and coordinating deliveries.
  
• Ensure maximization of grower performance, and adherence to animal welfare laws and regulations.
  
• Share performance numbers with growers and review performance deficiencies.
  
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science, or other closely related field.
• Current and valid Driver's License, with a clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
  
• Must have knowledge of and experience with live poultry broilers and overall bird health.
  
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production.
  
• Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements

• Travel regularly to assigned farms.
• Frequently lift 50+ lbs.
• Walk in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis.
• Constantly subject to dusty and hot environments.
• Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

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