Poultry Service Technician, Floater

Poultry Science Association; Middleburg (Snyder County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Poultry Service Technician to enhance their Live Production team. In this role, you will provide essential support to poultry service technicians, ensuring the health and welfare of flocks while maintaining high standards of biosecurity and food safety. Your responsibilities will include training growers, administering medications, and troubleshooting production issues. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success and the welfare of poultry. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in poultry science or veterinary technician.
• Two years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists poultry service technicians with sampling and services.
• Trains contracted growers and monitors flock health.
• Administers medications and maintains biosecurity standards.

Skills

Professional Communication

Data Entry

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate’s degree in Poultry Science or Veterinary Technician

Two plus years related industry experience

Certified Poultry Technician License

Job description

BJE Poultry is actively recruiting for a Poultry Service Technician, Floater to join our Live Production team.

Responsibilities

1. Provides assistance to poultry service technicians in fulfilling their duties including sampling, supplies, and services.
2. Pull swabs and blood samples from all flocks designated in a timely and accurate manner as needed.
3. Trains and directs new and current contracted growers on their daily duties.
4. Monitors the health of the flocks.
5. Attendance and participation with third parties to include but not limited to nutrition, vet, supplier and customer consultations and meetings as requested.
6. Administers medications, vaccines, and lab submissions; performs various testing on birds to identify disease and communicate findings to appropriate team members.
7. Sets up and monitors ventilation programs and utility usage at the farms.
8. Maintains assigned route square footage to meet the demands established by sale to fulfill customer orders.
9. Supplies support and service to contracted growers to improve company profitability and competitive position by implementing production programs and documenting producer compliance.
10. Communicates schedules to contracted growers, along with overseeing feed order scheduling.
11. Troubleshoots problems with equipment, production, and others as needed, along with analyzing and diagnosing production opportunities.
12. Keeps records of and submits findings of flocks, along with meeting the flock livability, quality, and flock feed conversions.
13. Complies and follows company requirements regarding biosecurity, food safety, and poultry welfare programs at all times.
14. Ensures proper maintenance schedules are followed for vehicles and equipment, along with confirming they are all in compliance with state and federal regulations.
15. Monitors chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortality, and feed inventories.
16. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities

1. Ability to follow the chain of command.
2. Ability to maintain professionalism.
3. Ability to communicate professionally with your team members, supervisor, management, growers, others in the organization, customers and vendors.
4. Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software systems.
5. Ability to follow direction and assignments.
6. Shows respect and value for the skills, experiences, creativity, and contributions of all members of the team and organization.
7. Adhere to leadership and decision-making guidelines.
8. Listen to and acknowledge the feelings, concerns, opinions, and ideas of others.
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
10. Excellent problem-solving skills.
11. Excellent customer service skills.
12. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
14. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree (A.A/A.S) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in poultry science or veterinary technician.
2. Two plus years related industry experience and/or training.
3. Certified Poultry Technician License required to be obtained upon hire.