Poultry Flock Health & Welfare Technician

JBS Foods; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Service Technician in Alabama to support flock health, welfare and performance in line with PPC standards. You will provide technical guidance to growers and monitor biosecurity, nutrition and environmental conditions to maximize flock performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with live production, tracking flock data, managing feed inventories, training growers, and preparing reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science or related field preferred.
• Experience 2–5 years in a related role preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the Company and contract growers.
• Monitor flock health and husbandry practices and provide recommendations.
• Track, record, and analyze flock data and growth trends.
• Maintain feed inventories and coordinate feed orders.
• Ensure biosecurity and company protocol compliance and inspections.
• Provide training to growers and staff on best practices.
• Assist with chick placements and bird movements per standards.
• Prepare reports on flock performance and conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mathematical/Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MTech experience

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Service Technician in Alabama to support flock health, welfare and performance in line with PPC standards. You will provide technical guidance to growers and monitor biosecurity, nutrition and environmental conditions to maximize flock performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with live production, tracking flock data, managing feed inventories, training growers, and preparing reports for management.