Pullet Crew Supervisor

Pilgrim's; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Texas seeks a Poultry Technician to oversee pullet movement, field vaccinations, medication administration and hen productivity. You will inspect farms for compliance, advise farmers on development programs, conduct safety meetings and coordinate pullet movements.

Duties include weighing and handling birds, tracking productivity and may collect eggs and monitor hatchability. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, plus 2–5 years of directly related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of directly related poultry experience.
• Current driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect farms for compliance with standards.
• Advise farmers on development programs.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Coordinate pullet movements.
• Perform field vaccinations and administer medications.
• Weigh and handle pullets and hens.
• Track hen productivity.
• Collect and transport eggs and monitor hatchability.
• Schedule and train other employees.

Skills

Poultry Production

Farm Management

Vaccination

Animal Handling

Data Tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsible for the movement of pullets, field vaccinations and medication, and hen productivity. May also include gathering and transportation of eggs and hatchability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards.
• Advises farmers on development programs to assist in producing quality poultry products.
• Conducts safety meetings.
• Coordinates and/or handles the movement of pullets.
• Performs field vaccinations and/or administers medications.
• Weighs, handles and fleshes pullets, hens and males.
• Tracks and analyzes hen productivity.
• May collect and transport eggs and track hatchability.
• May schedule and train other employees.

EDUCATION:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires greater than 2 to 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:

Current driver's license and good driving record.

EOE/Vet/Disabled