Poultry Health & Performance Technician

Pilgrim's; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Discretionary bonus plan

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Service Technician to support and monitor poultry flock health, welfare, and performance, ensuring adherence to PPC animal care and production standards. You will guide growers, implement best practices for biosecurity, nutrition, and environmental conditions, and work closely with live production management to meet production goals.

The role requires a BS in Poultry Science or related field, 2–5 years of related experience, strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred in Poultry Science; experience may substitute.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 2–5 years of directly related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid math and analytical abilities for problem solving and decision making.
• Reliable, ethical, and punctual with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Pilgrim’s and contract growers.
• Monitor flock health and husbandry, advise on welfare and performance.
• Track, record, and analyze flock data (mortality, feed, growth).
• Maintain feed inventories and coordinate orders.
• Ensure biosecurity and protocol compliance; conduct regular farm inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to growers and staff on best practices.
• Assist with chick placements and bird movements per standards.
• Prepare and submit reports on flock performance and farm conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Biosecurity knowledge

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Service Technician to support and monitor poultry flock health, welfare, and performance, ensuring adherence to PPC animal care and production standards. You will guide growers, implement best practices for biosecurity, nutrition, and environmental conditions, and work closely with live production management to meet production goals.

The role requires a BS in Poultry Science or related field, 2–5 years of related experience, strong communication and leadership