Poultry Field Service Technician - Production & Compliance

Farmer Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Focus seeks a technical resource to share expertise on farm facilities, equipment, and medication options, leveraging poultry farming, hatchery operations, and processing knowledge.

The role involves inspecting farms for compliance, touring facilities for sanitation, examining chickens for disease and growth, and recommending improvements to boost production. You will engage in audits, safety, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; GED accepted.
• Proficient PC skills: Word, Excel, SMART devices, and internal company apps.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business procedures and training materials.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and judgment.
• Ability to work with safety rules and PPE compliance.
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect farms for contract/compliance standards and advise on development programs.
• Tour facilities to inspect adequacy, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Examine chickens for disease signs and growth to assess medications/feeding.
• Recommend changes in facilities, equipment, and medications to improve production.
• Inform farmers of new procedures, regulations, and company standards.
• Coordinate lab testing or sample collection for analysis.
• Report findings and farmer responses to management; track improvements.
• Participate in corrective/preventive actions and audits; support downtime entry.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

English proficiency

Reading & writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Farmer Focus seeks a technical resource to share expertise on farm facilities, equipment, and medication options, leveraging poultry farming, hatchery operations, and processing knowledge.

The role involves inspecting farms for compliance, touring facilities for sanitation, examining chickens for disease and growth, and recommending improvements to boost production. You will engage in audits, safety, and continuous improvement efforts.