Poultry Specialist I

Aviagen; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Pikeville, TN is seeking a Poultry Specialist II to supervise all aspects of contract farms and support fellow specialists. The role requires basic knowledge of farm controllers, ventilation, and production feeding, with strong emphasis on bio-security and animal welfare.

Applicants should have a BS in Poultry Science or related field (preferred), basic computer skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• BS in Poultry Science or related field preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to calculate feed, manage and weigh birds, prioritize work schedules, solve problems relating to growth, performance, etc
• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends – on call 24 hours a day
• Self-motivated with accuracy and efficiency
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Team oriented
• Current driver’s license
• 5 years of poultry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervising all aspects of contract farms
• Assist other Poultry Specialists as needed
• Basic understanding of Farm controllers and equipment
• Basic understanding of house construction and ventilation requirements
• Basic knowledge for production feeding
• Basic knowledge of resolving contract grower conflicts
• Bio-security, strain security, animal welfare and health & safety are major responsibilities
• Assisting with placements, vaccinations, and disinfection
• May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for responsible, qualified and experienced candidate for the post of Poultry Specialist II. This job will be Responsible and accountable for supervising all aspects of contract farms.

Job Description:

• Supervising all aspects of contract farms
• Assist other Poultry Specialist’s as needed
• Basic understanding of Farm controllers and equipment
• Basic understanding of house construction and ventilation requirements
• Basic knowledge for production feeding
• Basic knowledge of rear Resolving contract grower conflicts
• Bio-security, strain security, animal welfare and health & safety are major responsibilities
• Assisting with placements, vaccinations, and disinfection
• May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor

Job Qualifications:

• BS in Poultry Science or related field (preferred)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to calculate feed, manage and weigh birds, prioritize work schedules, solve problems relating to growth, performance, etc
• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends – on call 24 hours a day
• Must be self-motivated with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Team oriented
• Current driver’s license
• 5 years of poultry experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.