Broiler Service Tech

House of Raeford Farms•Leesville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Broiler Technician (Serviceman) is responsible for providing field service and technical support to contract broiler farms. This role ensures that growers follow company standards for animal welfare, bird health, housing conditions, biosecurity, and production efficiency. The technician routinely visits farms, evaluates flock performance, resolves issues, and acts as the main liaison between growers and the live production team.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required
Efficient in computer programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
Legible writing skills
Must be able to perform basic math calculations, read graphs, and sort data.
Must be able to solve practical problems.
Must be able to follow instructions, manage time wisely, be self-motivated, and plan schedules.
Must be able to communicate effectively in face-to-face as well as phone call situations.
Must have the ability to effectively write routine reports.
Hands are regularly used to handle birds.
Candidate will walk, sit, reach, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
The environment being worked in will require a tolerance to dust, foul odors, hot and cold conditions, rainy and dry conditions.
Must be able to tolerate inconsistent start and stop times, as well as perform postmortem examinations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in animal science/biology/agriculture or related field preferred.
No prior poultry experience is required; however, a general knowledge of animal husbandry practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a working, professional relationship with Contract producers
Inspect farms for compliance with contractual grower agreements
Follow the company’s safety policies
Adhere to strict biosecurity guidelines established by the company
Maintain selected rodent programs
Draws blood and collects tissue samples according to local, state, and federal guidelines
Dealing with poultry bloodborne pathogens
Monitor farm conditions and uphold all animal welfare practices
Monitors bird health and communicates this with the Broiler Manager
Work closely with management and service techs planning schedules
Perform water and spray vaccinations
Keep detailed flock records
Must be flexible to sudden program changes resulting from weather, disaster, disease, etc.
Understand and support best management practices
Efficient in computer programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
Legible writing skills
Attend mandatory classroom training
Maintain a company vehicle with scheduling needed maintenance
Work with State and company Veterinarians
Must be able to perform basic math calculations, read graphs, and sort data.
Must be able to solve practical problems.
Must be able to follow instructions, manage time wisely, be self-motivated, and plan schedules.
Must be able to communicate effectively in face-to-face as well as phone call situations.
Must have the ability to effectively write routine reports.
Hands are regularly used to handle birds.
Candidate will walk, sit, reach, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
The environment being worked in will require a tolerance to dust, foul odors, hot and cold conditions, rainy and dry conditions.
Must be able to tolerate inconsistent start and stop times, as well as perform postmortem examinations.
Additional duties may be assigned.