Broiler Field Representative

Wayne Farms•North Carolina - St. Pauls Hatchery, NC

About The Position

Primarily responsible for overseeing broiler farms as a company representative to contracted growers. The role monitors house conditions and bird welfare and provides technical assistance and recommendations to improve conditions and grower performance and reduce costs for the company and growers. This position has no direct reporting responsibilities but is designated as a Leader of People position, with required competencies in Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus, and Command Skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with required experience, or an associate degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
At least two years of live poultry experience in a similar environment.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to animal welfare and food production.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and strong math skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to communicate with internal and external customers promptly and professionally.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong initiative and urgency who can work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer-centric attitude and high energy level.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift overhead.
Ability to walk outdoors daily, including in inclement weather.
Ability to travel between assigned locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between the company and contract growers, providing technical advice on company expectations, including building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, farm sanitation, industry best practices, policies, procedures, and biosecurity.
Provide growers with chick placement, catch, and feed withdrawal times.
Monitor assigned flocks, including bird comfort and equipment settings, to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and applicable federal and state poultry-handling laws; report noncompliance and abnormalities to appropriate personnel.
Track, analyze, and record bird mortality rates, communicating anomalies to appropriate personnel as needed.
Maintain feed tank inventories, order feed, and coordinate timely deliveries to growers.
Follow and promote safety initiatives to help maintain a zero-accident culture.
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.
Read and understand MSDS sheets.
Maintain current knowledge and training or certification on relevant safety topics.