Poultry Farm Service Technician

Prestage Farms; Cassatt (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Turkey Service Technician, where your role is vital in supporting turkey health and farm management. In this entry-level position, you will conduct routine visits to various turkey farms, ensuring the well-being of the flocks and maintaining a safe environment for food processing. With responsibilities that include monitoring bird health, delivering supplies, and collaborating with growers, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the poultry industry. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to work in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

iPad for virtual reporting

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Bonus eligibility

Professional growth opportunities

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; agricultural science preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bird health and maintain poultry house environment.
• Prepare weekly service reports and communicate with growers.
• Deliver medications and supplies to contract farms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Agricultural or poultry/animal science degree

Tools

iPad

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Prestage Farms is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Turkey Service Technician to join our team in Cassatt, SC. The service technician will be assigned approximately 20 turkey farms that are contract growers for Prestage Farms of SC. The Technician will be responsible for monitoring bird health, maintaining poultry house environment and providing guidance to growers. Duties will also include communication of information between the contract farm and the Production Manager/Office staff. The role reports to the Live Production Manager and primarily works a Monday - Friday, day-shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine visits to assigned contract grow out farms to monitor flock health and grower management.
• Prepare and submit weekly service reports on flock health, housing conditions and overall farm management.
• Deliver medications/supplies to contract grow out farms.
• Collect required surveillance samples from flocks.
• Follow required company biosecurity policy and practices.
• Identify and address issues with poultry house equipment, including ventilation systems, feeders and drinkers.
• Share needs of contract farms with Production Manager/Office.
• Communicate identified health issues of flocks to company Veterinarian.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Follow company rules and expectations for assigned company vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned by production manager.

Requirements
Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Agricultural, poultry/animal science, or related degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and handle multiple farm sites.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills for positive relations with various growers & leaders.
• Willingness to work with service technician team to achieve common goal of safely and humanely raising turkeys for food processing.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle provided; refueling access.
• iPad provided for virtual reporting, scheduling, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. coveralls & laundry service provided.
• Health, dental, & Life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Professional growth & training opportunities within the company.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting