GGP Poultry Specialist Trainee

Aviagen • Elkmont, AL

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About The Position

The Poultry Specialist Trainee learns and supervises all aspects of GGP contract farms. The role includes responsibilities involving biosecurity, strain security, animal welfare, and health and safety. Training rotates between departments, and the trainee may work between the company’s Mississippi and Alabama GGP complexes. Other tasks may be assigned by the 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 preferred.
• Two years of poultry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of contract farms.
• Resolve contract grower conflicts.
• Support biosecurity, 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 the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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