Poultry Service Technician, Floater

BJE Poultry; Middleburg (Snyder County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Poultry Service Technician to join their Live Production team. This entry-level position involves assisting experienced technicians, monitoring flock health, and ensuring compliance with biosecurity protocols. You'll play a vital role in supporting contracted growers, implementing production programs, and improving profitability. If you possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and are ready to work in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in the poultry industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow the chain of command and maintain professionalism.
• Proficient in data entry and communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Assists poultry service technicians with sampling and supplies.
• Monitors flock health and administers medications and vaccines.
• Trains new growers and communicates schedules effectively.

Skills

Data Entry

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s degree in Poultry Science or Veterinary Technology

Two years of related industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $58,000.00/yr

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

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to poultry service technicians in fulfilling their duties including sampling, supplies, and services.
• Pulls swabs and blood samples from all flocks designated in a timely and accurate manner as needed.
• Trains and directs new and current contracted growers on their daily duties.
• Monitors the health of the flocks.
• Participates in third-party consultations and meetings including nutrition, vet, supplier, and customer interactions.
• Administers medications, vaccines, and lab submissions; performs tests to identify disease and communicates findings.
• Sets up and monitors ventilation programs and utility usage at farms.
• Maintains assigned route square footage to meet sales demands and fulfill customer orders.
• Supports and services contracted growers to improve profitability by implementing production programs and ensuring compliance.
• Communicates schedules to growers and oversees feed order scheduling.
• Troubleshoots equipment and production issues, analyzing and diagnosing opportunities for improvement.
• Records and submits findings related to flock livability, quality, and feed conversions.
• Follows biosecurity, food safety, and poultry welfare protocols at all times.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment maintenance is up to date and compliant with regulations.
• Monitors chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortality, and feed inventories.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow the chain of command.
• Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, growers, and vendors.
• Accurately enter data into computer systems.
• Follow directions and assignments diligently.
• Respect and value team members’ skills, experiences, and contributions.
• Adhere to leadership guidelines and decision-making processes.
• Listen to and acknowledge others’ concerns and ideas.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in poultry science or veterinary technology from a two-year college or technical school.
• Two or more years of related industry experience or training.
• Certified Poultry Technician License required upon hire.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Farming