Broiler Technician

Case Farms, LLC • Morganton, NC

91d

About The Position

Primarily responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for the company's birds to ensure the highest level of quality and care.

Requirements

• College (minimum 2 years), prefer bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or similar field.
• 2+ year’s applicable experience – Broilers or Breeders Farms.
• Experience in leading organizational development and design activities.
• Proactive. Must be able to work without supervision.
• Must be able to climb a ladder to height of 25 ft., lift 50 lbs. and stoop and squat repeatedly.
• Must be self-motivated and organized, an independent thinker and be able to apply knowledge to field situations.
• Will travel locally each day.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Must work with and solve grower problems; establish a good working relationship between producers and the Company.
• Provide current science as directed by the Company to maximize farm production.
• Advise producers regarding building and equipment specifications.
• Advise producers on litter manipulation and farm sanitation.
• Routinely visit farms (frequent travel).
• Properly document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
• Direct light and feed schedules.
• Monitor: bird health, body weight, conformation, monitor feed consumption.
• Pulling blood and fat samples promptly.
• Effectively coordinating bird placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules, while ensuring effective communication between Feed Mill, vaccination crews, and Live haul as it pertains to contract.
• Ensure the producer and company comply with the production contract to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost ensuring good performance.
• Ensure USDA and other government regulations are effectively followed when handling poultry.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees