Live Production Technician - Broilers

Wayne Farms LLC; Pleasant Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Live Production Technician to travel between contracted grower farms performing routine tests, taking weights, blood samples, and administering vaccines as scheduled. The role monitors flock environments and communicates non-compliant practices to supervisors.

The candidate should have experience with live poultry, animal handling, and strong English communication skills, plus organizational ability and a proactive mindset for a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Previous live poultry experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to humanely handle live animals to draw blood and fat samples.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills for vaccination mixtures.
• Good communication skills in English with growers and customers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with initiative and sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Travel between farms to perform routine tests and collect weights, fat samples, and blood as needed.
• Administer vaccinations (spray and pump) according to schedule.
• Monitor bird environment and report non-compliant practices to supervisors.
• Manage vaccine inventory, temperature monitoring, and deliveries to vaccine crews.
• Maintain feed tank inventories and coordinate timely deliveries to growers.
• Assist in moving pullets to hen houses when required.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear protective equipment at all times.

Skills

Live poultry experience

Animal handling

Math calculations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Customer focus

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Poultry Science / Agricultural Science or related field

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Live Production Technician travels between assigned grower farms to perform routine tests, provide poultry weights and measurements, draws fat and blood samples and vaccinates poultry flocks per set schedule. This role observes the birds’ environment and care and reports non-compliant practices/care to appropriate personnel.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Perform a variety of required physical well-being tests on poultry flocks at assigned farms/ locations including recording and reporting bird weight, taking fat samples, drawing blood as needed and correctly administering required vaccinations (spray and pump) according to schedule; perform work in compliance with all company and regulatory agency guidelines and Federal and State guidelines and legal requirementsTest soles of boots following visit to poultry houses for detection of Salmonella virus; report positives to grower and appropriate company personnel Partner with Breeder Representative to develop and maintain open relationships with contract growers learning to facilitate communication surrounding company flock housing, care, and feed expectationsMaintain feed tank inventories ordering feed and coordinating deliveries to ensure proper feed is delivered to growers in a timely mannerCheck equipment at farms, communicating issues to grower or company personnel as neededMonitor and observe assigned flocks for non-compliant treatment reporting animal welfare and/or farm issues to appropriate personnelManage vaccine inventory including organizing, temperature monitoring and delivery to contract vaccine crews; perform quality checks following vaccine applicationAssist in moving pullets to hen houses when neededFollow and promote all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero-accident culturePerform additional relevant duties as assignedSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:While there are no direct reporting responsibilities with this position, it is a Leader of People position with required competencies of: Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills.EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field preferredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Previous live poultry experience in a similar environment preferredDemonstrated ability to humanely handle live animals to draw blood and fat samplesStrong mathematical calculation skills required with the ability to figure correct vaccination mixturesMust have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate in English with Growers and internal and external customers in a timely and professional mannerStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detailSelf-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentMust possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgencySAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsWear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatoryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work non-standard shifts (i.e. nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) and/or extended shifts per business needAbility to travel between assigned farms to perform tests as requiredAbility to work and move about outside environments in all weather conditions dailyAbility to work around live animals and strong, associated odorsMay be required to enter confined spaces periodicallyWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.