Breeder Field Representative

Harrison Poultry Inc. • Crawfordville, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for overseeing breeder farms and flocks as a Company representative to contracted growers. The role monitors house conditions and bird welfare, provides expert and consultative technical advice, recommends improvements or issue resolutions to farm and/or flock condition and grower performance, and proposes cost reductions for the company and growers. While this role does not have any direct reports, it is considered a Leader of People with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management as well as Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years’ live poultry experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production.
• Ability to identify noncompliance of guidelines and regulatory requirements and provide consultative recommendations based on expertise to growers on conditions of farm and/or flock.
• Strong computer (i.e. Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) and math skills.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency.
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.
• Read and understand MSDS sheets.
• Maintain updated knowledge and training/ certification on relevant safety topics.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Company and contract growers providing expert technical advice to growers on company expectations (i.e. building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, farm sanitation, industry best practices, policies, procedures, bio security, etc.)
• Using discretion and independent judgement, evaluate condition of grower farm and flock against Company, regulatory, and any legal guidelines; provide recommendations to grower to resolve any unacceptable conditions and follow-up to ensure recommendations have been implemented ensuring compliance.
• Communicate all unacceptable farm and/or flock conditions to management including recommendations given to grower on resolution and next steps including planned follow-up action to ensure farm/flock success.
• Track, compile, analyze and record data pertaining to flocks (i.e. bird weight, mortality rates, flock completion rates, egg production, etc.)
• Monitor assigned flocks (i.e. bird comfort, equipment settings, male spiking, fertility, hatchability, culling, etc.) to ensure producers comply with all company policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and federal and State policies, regulations and laws when handling poultry; report non-compliance and/or abnormalities to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor vaccination program to ensure vaccinations are administered correctly and as scheduled.
• Maintain feed tank inventories ordering feed and coordinating deliveries to ensure proper feed is delivered to growers in a timely manner.
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED