Poultry Field Technician

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

Weekly free eggs for onsite employees

Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A regional poultry company is hiring a Poultry Field Technician to manage farms across New England. The role involves ensuring compliance, conducting farm visits, and collaborating with farmers to maintain high standards for egg-laying hens. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and knowledge of agricultural standards. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills necessary for interactions at all levels of the organization.
• Proven capacity to coordinate third-party audits effectively.
• Familiarity with HFAC Free Range standards essential.
• Basic knowledge of egg quality assessment and on-farm candling required.
• A current driver's license with a clean driving record is mandatory.
• Willingness to undertake limited overnight travel across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Work with regional farmers to ensure adherence to care standards.
• Conduct regular on-farm health service visits.
• Ensure necessary documentation is in place for compliance.
• Communicate any non-conformances to farmers swiftly.
• Inform about egg type changes and provide proper tagging.
• Collaborate with veterinarians for testing schedules.
• Assist in new farm projects as required.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Scheduling and coordinating audits

Knowledge of egg production standards

Understanding of egg quality

Valid driver's license

Ability to travel

Job description

Overview

Pete and Gerry’s Organics, LLC is seeking a Poultry Field Technician to oversee the New England region. This role is preferably based in one of the New England states and involves day-to-day communications with farmers, on-site service visits, and ensuring health, performance, and compliance of Pete and Gerry’s owned layers and pullets.

This role oversees the New England region and is preferably based in one of the New England states.

Company Overview

Pete and Gerry’s is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, sustainability, and the restoration of the small family farm to the American landscape. Our farming model supports family farms, from organic grain suppliers to families who produce our eggs, and provides safe, wholesome, organic, free-range eggs at a fair price.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the farmers within the region to ensure they know, understand, and implement all standards of care for free-range and pastured raised egg-laying hens.
• Conduct weekly/biweekly on-farm service visits to monitor bird health, efficiency, and egg quality.
• Ensure farmers have all documentation required by HFAC, Whole Foods Market, FDA, USDA Organic, or other certifiers.
• Communicate non-conformances to farmers and the Live Production Manager for swift correction.
• Inform farmers of any egg type changes, ensure proper tagging, and provide necessary supplies.
• Collaborate with local veterinarians and state officials to schedule AI surveillance testing for spent fowl.
• Assist the Live Production Manager with new farm construction projects or other Pete and Gerry’s related tasks as needed.

Position Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; able to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate third-party audits with independent auditors.
• Knowledge and understanding of HFAC Free Range and Pasture Raised egg production standards, Whole Foods Market Outdoor Access and Pasture Raised, USDA Organic, and FDA Egg Rule provisions for SE monitoring and testing.
• Basic understanding of egg quality and on-farm candling.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history; subject to background screening and MRV review.
• Ability to accommodate limited overnight travel and to travel regularly through VA/PA/NY; company vehicle provided.

Position Preferences

• 2+ years of experience in the egg laying industry.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Free breakfast on Mondays for all onsite employees
• Opportunities for advancement
• Great company culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pete and Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to continually creating inclusive environments for all of our employees.