GGP Poultry Specialist Trainee

Aviagen • Elkmont, AL

5d

About The Position

The Poultry Specialist Trainee learns and supervises all aspects of GGP contract farms. The role includes rotating training between departments and requires willingness to train at the company's Mississippi and Alabama GGP Complexes. The trainee may perform other tasks as deemed necessary by a supervisor.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of contract farms.
• Resolve contract grower conflicts.
• Support bio-security, strain security, animal welfare, and health and safety.
• Assist with placements, vaccinations, and disinfection.
• Participate in rotational training between departments.
• Perform data entry.
• Train between the Mississippi and Alabama GGP Complexes.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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