Broiler Technician (Poultry)
About The Position
Responsible for overseeing broiler farms as a representative of Koch Foods to contracted growers. Monitor house conditions, bird welfare, provide technical assistance and recommend condition improvements, grower performance, and cost reductions. Act as a liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers regarding Company expectations. Monitor assigned flocks for bird comfort, equipment settings, etc., ensuring grower compliance with Company policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulatory laws and guidelines. Track, analyze and record bird mortality rates. Maintain feed tank inventories, ordering feed and coordinating deliveries. Ensure maximization of grower performance, and adherence to animal welfare laws and regulations. Share performance numbers with growers and review performance deficiencies. Other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science, or other closely related field.
- Current and valid Driver's License, with a clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
- Must have knowledge of and experience with live poultry broilers and overall bird health.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production.
- Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing broiler farms as a representative of Koch Foods to contracted growers
- Monitor house conditions, bird welfare, provide technical assistance and recommend condition improvements, grower performance, and cost reductions
- Act as a liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers regarding Company expectations
- Monitor assigned flocks for bird comfort, equipment settings, etc., ensuring grower compliance with Company policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulatory laws and guidelines
- Track, analyze and record bird mortality rates
- Maintain feed tank inventories, ordering feed and coordinating deliveries
- Ensure maximization of grower performance, and adherence to animal welfare laws and regulations
- Share performance numbers with growers and review performance deficiencies
- Other relevant duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
