Poultry Specialist Trainee

Aviagen • Sallisaw, OK

11d

About The Position

The Poultry Specialist Trainee supervises all aspects of contract farms and helps resolve conflicts with contract growers. The role has responsibilities related to biosecurity, strain security, animal welfare, and health and safety. It also assists with bird placements, vaccinations, and disinfection, and may perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to calculate feed, manage and weigh birds, prioritize work schedules, and solve problems related to growth and performance.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends, and be on call 24 hours a day.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Poultry Science or a related field.
• Two years of poultry experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of contract farms.
• Resolve contract grower conflicts.
• Manage biosecurity, strain security, animal welfare, and health and safety responsibilities.
• Assist with placements, vaccinations, and disinfection.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level