Broiler Vaccinator Service Tech

House of Raeford Farms, Inc.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Raeford Farms, Inc. is seeking a Broiler Technician (Serviceman) to provide field service and technical support to contract broiler farms in Arcadia, Louisiana.

The role ensures compliance with animal welfare, health, housing, biosecurity, and production efficiency while acting as the liaison between growers and the live production team. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in animal science/biology/agriculture (preferred) and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science/biology/agriculture or related field preferred.
• No prior poultry experience required; general knowledge of animal husbandry preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with contract producers and inspect farms for compliance.
• Follow safety policies and biosecurity guidelines.
• Draw blood and collect tissue samples per guidelines and monitor bird health.
• Collaborate with management and service techs to plan schedules and communicate flock status.
• Keep detailed flock records and operate computer programs (Excel/Word).
• Attend mandatory training and maintain company vehicle and scheduling maintenance.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Field service

Communication

Data recording

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal science/biology/agriculture

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

3867 2nd St. PO Box 200, Arcadia , Louisiana 71001 , United States

Job Description

The Broiler Technician (Serviceman) is responsible for providing field service and technical support to contract broiler farms. This role ensures that growers follow company standards for animal welfare, bird health, housing conditions, biosecurity, and production efficiency. The technician routinely visits farms, evaluates flock performance, resolves issues, and acts as the main liaison between growers and the live production team.

Requirements

Education- bachelor’s degree in animal science /biology/agriculture or related field preferred.

Experience- No prior poultry experience is required ; however, a general knowledge of animal husbandry practices is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- A valid driver’s license is required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a working, professional relationship with Contract producers
• Inspect farms for compliance of contractual grower agreements
• Follow the company’s safety policies
• Adhere to strict biosecurity guidelines established by the company
• Draws blood and collects tissue samples according to local, state and federal guidelines
• Dealing with poultry blood borne pathogens
• Monitors farm conditions and upholds all animal welfare practices
• Monitor bird health and communicates this with the Br oiler Manager
• Work closely with management and service techs planning schedules
• Perform water and spray vaccinations
• Keep detailed flock records
• Must be flexible to sudden program changes resulting from weather, disaster, disease, etc.
• Understand and support best management practices
• Efficient in computer programs such as excel, word, etc.
• Attending mandatory classroom training
• Maintain a company vehicle with scheduling needed maintenance

Mathematical Skills, problem solving - must be able to perform basic math calculations, read graphs , sort data . Must be able to solve practical problems . Must be able to follow instruction , manage time wisely , be self- motivated and plan schedules .

Communication Skills- must be able to communicate effectively in face to face as well as phone call situations. Must have the ability to effectively write routine reports.

Physical Demands- Hands are regularly used to handle birds . Candidate will walk, sit, reach, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs . The environment being worked in will require a tolerance to dust, foul odors, hot and cold conditions , rainy and dry conditions . Must be able to tolerate inconsistent start and stop times, as well as perform postmortem examinations . Additional duties may be assigned.

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