Poultry Field Technician

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Opportunities for advancement

Free eggs for onsite and remote employees

401(k) with employer match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Advancement Opportunities

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Free eggs for onsite staff

Eggs coupons for remote staff

Breakfast/Lunch events

Job summary

A reputable egg production company seeks a Poultry Field Technician to oversee farms in Iowa. This remote role includes ensuring compliance with egg production standards, conducting service visits, and communicating with farmers regarding bird health and egg quality. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to travel. Commitment to animal welfare and responsible farming practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with on-farm audits and communication.
• Valid driver's license with a good history.
• Ability to accommodate limited overnight travel.
• Know, and understand the standards of care for HFAC Free Range and Pasture Raised egg production, Whole Foods Market Outdoor Access and Pasture raised, USDA Organic, and the provisions laid out in the FDA Egg Rule for SE monitoring and testing.
• Basic understanding of egg quality, and the on-farm candling process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily communications with farmers.
• Conduct weekly/biweekly onsite service visits.
• Ensure compliance with egg production standards.
• Coordinate with local veterinarians and officials.
• Ensure farmers are aware of egg type changes, tagging, and necessary supplies.
• Coordinate AI surveillance testing with local veterinarians and state officials for spent fowl sales.
• Assist the Live Production Manager in new farm construction projects or other related needs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Ability to communicate information at all levels

Understanding of HFAC Free Range standards

Basic understanding of egg quality

Egg quality knowledge

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Regional travel Iowa

Job description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock - united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

This position oversees the Iowa region and is fully remote. To support travel and training requirements, we strongly prefer candidates who live in Iowa.

As a key member of the farm team, the Poultry Field Technician will be responsible for day to day communications with the farmers, weekly/by-weekly onsite service visits, overall heath and performance of Pete and Gerry’s owned layers and pullets, assure all standards are understood and adhered to by each farmer, be on site for any third party audits, communicating on farm bird health/egg quality/compliance deficiencies up the command chain, and assuring that necessary paperwork is in place for any bird movement.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• Work with the farmers within the appropriate region to ensure that they know, understand, and are implementing all standards of care for free range, and pastured raised egg laying hens.
• Conduct weekly/Biweekly on-farm service visits to ensure bird health, optimum efficiency, and egg quality
• Ensure that the farmers have all documentation required by HFAC, Whole Foods Market, FDA, and USDA Organic, or any other third-party certifier.
• Communicate non-conformances to both the farmers and the Live Production Manager for swift and precise correction
• Ensure that the farmers are aware of any egg type changes, are tagging properly, and have the supplies to do so.
• Work with local veterinarians, and state officials to schedule AI surveillance testing for the sale of spent fowl.
• Assist the Live Production Manager in new farm construction projects where appropriate, or any other Pete and Gerry's related items that require assistance.

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team - united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints - because they make our flock stronger.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to communicate information to others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate, and schedule third party audits with independent auditors.
• Know, and understand the standards of care for HFAC Free Range and Pasture Raised egg production, Whole Foods Market Outdoor Access and Pasture raised, USDA Organic, and the provisions laid out in the FDA Egg Rule for SE monitoring and testing.
• Basic understanding of egg quality, and the on-farm candling process.
• Must have a valid drivers license with good driving history - subject to Background Screening and MVR review.
• Ability to accommodate a limited amount of overnight travel.
• Ability to travel regularly through the service area of Iowa - company vehicle provided

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Dayshift - Flexible hours
• Monday - Friday
• Shifts up to 8 - 12 hours per day, based on operational needs
• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens - with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.