Flock Advisor

Perdue • Fredericksburg, PA

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About The Position

Perdue Farms is hiring a Flock Advisor in Fredericksburg, PA. The Flock Advisor serves as a representative overseeing the inventory of poultry on his/her route and maintains good communication and flow of information from the company to contract producers and vice versa.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science or Agribusiness Management. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no points.
• Good customer service skills.
• Strong reading, math, writing communication skills (oral and written), analytical skills and a statistical background.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with assigned contract producers to improve company profitability and competitive position by implementing production programs and documenting producer compliance at each visit to the farm.
• Maintains route compliance to poultry welfare, food safety and environmental 'Best Management Practices' to maintain a strong brand image.
• Monitors chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortality and feed inventories.
• Assesses bird health, administers proper field vaccinations, prescribes treatment and performs various testing on birds to identify disease and relay finds to management.
• Supports other departments within the company that are impacted by the producers on assigned route by maintaining good open lines of communication between all parties.
• Complies and follows company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies at all times.
• Operates company vehicle in a safe manner complying with all company policies, state and federal requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree