Broiler Field Representative

Wayne Farms • Tyler, TX

7d

About The Position

The Broiler Field Representative oversees 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, grower performance, and cost reductions for the company and growers. The representative serves as a liaison between the company and growers, provides guidance on company expectations and poultry-care practices, monitors flock compliance, and coordinates feed inventory and delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 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 the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely, professional manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and urgency and can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-centric attitude, high energy level, and strong sense of urgency.
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas where required.
• Read and understand MSDS sheets.
• Maintain current knowledge and training or certification on relevant safety topics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the company and contract growers, providing technical advice on company expectations, building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, farm sanitation, industry best practices, policies, procedures, and biosecurity.
• Provide chick placement, catch, and feed withdrawal times to growers.
• Monitor assigned flocks, including bird comfort and equipment settings, to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and applicable federal and state requirements; report noncompliance or 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 deliveries to ensure growers receive the proper feed in a timely manner.
• Follow and promote safety initiatives to help maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree