Poultry Specialist Trainee: Farm Ops & Growth

Aviagen; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen seeks a Poultry Specialist Trainee in Elkmont, Alabama. You will learn and supervise all aspects of GGP contract farms, including bio-security, animal welfare, and health & safety, with rotational training between our Mississippi and Alabama complexes.

The role requires a BS in Poultry Science or related field (preferred), basic computer skills, and the ability to calculate feed, weigh birds, and manage schedules. Weekend/on-call duties and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Poultry Science or related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to calculate feed, manage and weigh birds, prioritize work.
• Willing to train across AL and MS complexes; able to work weekends and on-call.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of contract farms.
• Resolve contract grower conflicts.
• Maintain bio-security, strain security, animal welfare, and health & safety.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Feed calculation

Bird weighing

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Poultry Science

Job description

Aviagen seeks a Poultry Specialist Trainee in Elkmont, Alabama. You will learn and supervise all aspects of GGP contract farms, including bio-security, animal welfare, and health & safety, with rotational training between our Mississippi and Alabama complexes.

The role requires a BS in Poultry Science or related field (preferred), basic computer skills, and the ability to calculate feed, weigh birds, and manage schedules. Weekend/on-call duties and a valid driver’s license are expected.