Broiler Serviceperson

House of Raeford Farms • Lavonia, GA

9h

About The Position

Responsibilities:  Day-to-day management of broiler farms in a particular route
that has been assigned, to ensure the efficient and profitable production  of
high-quality poultry.  Duties include, but not limited to - overseeing flock
health, maintaining optimum environmental conditions, communicating with farm
personnel and ensuring compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity regulations
and safety.

Flock Management - Monitor health, growth, and performance of broilers on
contract grower farms; oversee feeding, watering and ventilation systems to
ensure proper flock welfare; communicate health issues with contract growers,
department manager and company veterinarians, when necessary.
Environmental and Facility Management - Monitor temperature, humidity,
ventilation and lighting systems to ensure optimal growing conditions; ensure
broiler houses, equipment and all systems are properly maintained and
functional and troubleshoot and repair minor technical issues with feeding
and watering systems.
Farm Management, Biosecurity and Compliance - train growers, farm managers
and/or farm labor on company procedures, safety protocols, Animal Welfare
Program and Biosecurity Guidelines.
Inventory and Record keeping - manage inventories for feed, water and
supplies to prevent any shortages; maintain detailed records of flock
performance, mortality rates, feed consumption and medication use (if
needed), communicate any issues with management.
Health and Safety - Identify potential safety hazards and implement
corrective measures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a good driving record - MVR
• Good computer skills
• Good Attendance
• Ability to work well with others

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a degree in Animal/Poultry Science, Agriculture or a related field but not required
• Basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment issues a plus

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of broiler farms in a particular route that has been assigned
• Overseeing flock health
• Maintaining optimum environmental conditions
• Communicating with farm personnel
• Ensuring compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and safety
• Monitor health, growth, and performance of broilers on contract grower farms
• Oversee feeding, watering and ventilation systems to ensure proper flock welfare
• Communicate health issues with contract growers, department manager and company veterinarians, when necessary
• Monitor temperature, humidity, ventilation and lighting systems to ensure optimal growing conditions
• Ensure broiler houses, equipment and all systems are properly maintained and functional
• Troubleshoot and repair minor technical issues with feeding and watering systems
• Train growers, farm managers and/or farm labor on company procedures, safety protocols, Animal Welfare Program and Biosecurity Guidelines
• Manage inventories for feed, water and supplies to prevent any shortages
• Maintain detailed records of flock performance, mortality rates, feed consumption and medication use (if needed)
• Communicate any issues with management
• Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective measures

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(K) - eligible after 6 months
• PTO (Paid time off) - 1 week after 90 days
• 7 Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED