Tech, Live Production

Harrison Poultry Inc.•Crawfordville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Live Production Technician travels between assigned grower farms to perform routine tests, provide poultry weights and measurements, draws fat and blood samples and vaccinates poultry flocks per set schedule. This role observes the birds’ environment and care and reports non-compliant practices/care to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to humanely handle live animals to draw blood and fat samples
Strong mathematical calculation skills required with the ability to figure correct vaccination mixtures
Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate in English with Growers and internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field preferred
Previous live poultry experience in a similar environment preferred

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of required physical well-being tests on poultry flocks at assigned farms/ locations including recording and reporting bird weight, taking fat samples, drawing blood as needed and correctly administering required vaccinations (spray and pump) according to schedule; perform work in compliance with all company and regulatory agency guidelines and Federal and State guidelines and legal requirements
Test soles of boots following visit to poultry houses for detection of Salmonella virus; report positives to grower and appropriate company personnel
Partner with Breeder Representative to develop and maintain open relationships with contract growers learning to facilitate communication surrounding company flock housing, care, and feed expectations
Maintain feed tank inventories ordering feed and coordinating deliveries to ensure proper feed is delivered to growers in a timely manner
Check equipment at farms, communicating issues to grower or company personnel as needed
Monitor and observe assigned flocks for non-compliant treatment reporting animal welfare and/or farm issues to appropriate personnel
Manage vaccine inventory including organizing, temperature monitoring and delivery to contract vaccine crews; perform quality checks following vaccine application
Assist in moving pullets to hen houses when needed
Follow and promote all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero-accident culture
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned