Feed Conversion Technician

Aviagen; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Tennessee is seeking an diligent team member to support Feed Conversion activities in poultry houses. You will weigh birds, set up and break down equipment, and perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications emphasize teamwork, basic computer skills, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work flexible hours including some weekends. You will travel between farms as needed and report health or biosecurity concerns to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and reliable with attention to detail.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks.
• Willing to travel between farms and work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Weigh birds and assist with feed conversion tasks in poultry houses.
• Record data using pen, paper or digital devices.
• Monitor temperature and humidity controls in poultry houses.
• Perform daily housekeeping, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment.
• Transport birds between cages and houses as scheduled.
• Identify signs of illness and report to supervisor.

Skills

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Flexible hours including some weekends

Self-motivated

Good communication

Current Driver's License

Willing to travel

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an outstanding individual who will be responsible and accountable for FCR in the poultry industry. This will be involved with weighing birds, setup and breakdown of equipment, and also cleaning of equipment and any other jobs necessary.

Job Description:

Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.

Job Duties:

• Collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Feed Conversion Houses performing the following weigh chickens
• Record and add feed to feeders as needed
• Collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet
• Check bird’s overall health following the accepted protocols
• Dispose of dead birds as instructed
• Feed birds according to schedules
• Clean and disinfect house equipment, waterers, feeders and cages
• Perform routine housekeeping duties
• Segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed
• Remove and place birds in cages according to schedules
• Examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead or manager
• Monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house
• Record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work Flexible Hours including some weekends
• Must be a Self-Motivator with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Good communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Current Drivers License
• Willing to travel from farm to farm

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department. Normal duties will include:

• Biosecurity – Health & Safety are major responsibilities
• Working closely with Grow & Rear farms managers and staff
• May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor