Breeder Service Tech

Peco Foods • Walnut Grove, MS

108d

About The Position

The Breeder Service Tech is responsible for producing quality hatching eggs at a competitive cost. This role involves conducting all responsibilities in a manner that aligns with Peco's vision, mission, and core values.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
• Experience in managing farms and handling hatching eggs.
• Ability to work with feed mills and make decisions on feed amounts.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and consulting with Producers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Ensure that housing, roads, and equipment are maintained to Peco standards.
• Ensure that farms are managed according to Peco standards.
• Ensure that hatching eggs are handled correctly.
• Weigh, flesh, blood test, and collect fat correctly and on schedule.
• Work with feed mill in ordering the proper feed and in the volume needed.
• Ensure that proper water and feed withdrawal is practiced and house is ready for catching.
• Make decisions on feed amounts that will result in maximum production at best cost.
• Follow animal welfare and biosecurity programs and ensure that Producers are trained and following these standards.
• Provide information for reports properly and on schedule.
• Monitor and consult with at least 6 breeder contract Producers on the designated service route.
• Handle various chemicals, vaccines, and medications safely.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government agencies and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing