Broiler Field Service Technician

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The role will be a technical resource who provides and shares expertise on changes in farm facilities, equipment, and medication options to improve production, based on knowledge of poultry farming, hatchery operations, and processing. Essential Functions Statement(s) Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards and advises farmers regarding development programs to aid in producing quality poultry products. Tours farms to inspect facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and efficiency of operations. Examines chickens for evidence of disease and growth rate to determine the effectiveness of medication and feeding programs. Recommends changes in facilities, equipment, and medication to improve production. Inform farmers of new procedures and techniques, government regulations, and company and association production standards to enable them to upgrade farms and meet requirements Recommends laboratory testing of diseased chickens, feeds, and supplements or gathers samples and takes them to plant laboratory for analysis. Report to management findings of farm conditions, laboratory tests, recommendations, and farmer’s reaction and their efforts to furnish quality products. Initiating corrective/preventive and continuous improvement opportunities and actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement actions. Responsible for Production and Down Time entry. All other related duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate required.
Any combination of experience, education, and training will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job.
Proactive team building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member.
Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, SMART devices, and internal Company programs/ applications).
Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, common fractions, and decimals).
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
Proficient skills in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
Read, analyze and interpret general business procedures, work instructions, training materials, professional, etc.
Attention to detail.
Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgment.
Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.
Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities.
Must have fine hand and finger dexterity.
Must comply with all safety rules and instructions, participate in the Company training programs, and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
This position may require employees to operate Company provided vehicle or their own personal vehicle to conduct work-related business and therefore requires a valid driver’s license, clean DMV record, and current vehicle registration.
Must be willing to participate on the audit team or safety committee.

Responsibilities

Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards and advises farmers regarding development programs to aid in producing quality poultry products.
Tours farms to inspect facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and efficiency of operations.
Examines chickens for evidence of disease and growth rate to determine the effectiveness of medication and feeding programs.
Recommends changes in facilities, equipment, and medication to improve production.
Inform farmers of new procedures and techniques, government regulations, and company and association production standards to enable them to upgrade farms and meet requirements
Recommends laboratory testing of diseased chickens, feeds, and supplements or gathers samples and takes them to plant laboratory for analysis.
Report to management findings of farm conditions, laboratory tests, recommendations, and farmer’s reaction and their efforts to furnish quality products.
Initiating corrective/preventive and continuous improvement opportunities and actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement actions.
Responsible for Production and Down Time entry.
All other related duties as assigned by Management.