Flock Technical Specialist

Farmers Pride Inc; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Pride Inc in Pennsylvania is seeking a Flock Technical Specialist to perform technical tasks related to Bell & Evans Broiler production program while collaborating with Flock Supervisors to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes maintaining GAP and Organic certifications, NPIP records, SOP manuals, and biosecurity programs across farms, with duties aligned to Broiler Manager expectations.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly adapt to ongoing continuous improvement changes.
• One to two years of experience in poultry production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain broiler operation GAP Certification and Organic Certification and attend audits as a representative.
• Maintain NPIP blood records and coordinate the yearly NPIP audit.
• Manage broiler manual with current SOPs and coordinate printing of new manuals.
• Manage broiler growers' biosecurity plans and coordinate surveillance during HPAI quarantine times.
• Maintain all animal welfare, safety and bio-security practices on all farms.
• Other duties as assigned by Broiler Manager.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or related field

Job description

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Flock Technical Specialist

Join the Company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken…Bell and Evans!

Summary

The Flock Technical Specialist performs technical tasks related to Bell & Evans Broiler production program while working closely with Flock Supervisors to ensure compliance to regulatory programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain broiler operation GAP Certification and Organic Certification. As part of this responsibility, review paperwork, schedule audits, attend audits as a representative of Bell and Evans. Keep broiler manager and VP Live Operations updated on any upcoming changes to standards.

Maintain broiler departments NPIP blood records and coordinate the yearly NPIP audit.

Manage broiler manual with current SOP’s and coordinate printing of new manuals.

Manage broiler grower’s biosecurity plans. Including tracking the biannual renewal and submitting to State for approval. Coordinate surveillance swabbing during times of HPAI quarantine zones.

Maintain all animal welfare, safety and bio-security practices on all farms.

Other duties as assigned by Broiler Manager.

Education and/or Experience

Ability to quickly adapt to ongoing continuous improvement changes.

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, or a related field or equivalent experience preferred.

One to two years of experience in poultry production preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have current driver’s license.

Must acquire and maintain an up to date Poultry Technician Certificate through the State of Pennsylvania.