Tech Advisor Breeder I-1st Shift- Forest, Mississippi
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing technical support to producers in the care and management of company poultry. Key responsibilities include advising on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation. The role involves conducting farm visits, documenting bird welfare, managing flock performance, and adjusting equipment settings as needed. Additional duties include directing feed and lighting schedules, monitoring bird health, egg production, body weight, and overall condition, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. The position also requires tracking feed consumption, collecting blood and fat samples as required, coordinating bird placements, assisting with catch schedules, and maintaining effective communication with the hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul teams. This role ensures compliance with production contracts and all applicable USDA and government regulations, with the goal of producing high-quality flocks efficiently and cost-effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year related experience.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills.
- Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior poultry experience is highly advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical support to producers in the care and management of company poultry.
- Advising on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation.
- Conducting farm visits and documenting bird welfare.
- Managing flock performance and adjusting equipment settings.
- Directing feed and lighting schedules.
- Monitoring bird health, egg production, body weight, and overall condition.
- Implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Tracking feed consumption and collecting blood and fat samples.
- Coordinating bird placements and assisting with catch schedules.
- Maintaining effective communication with hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul teams.
- Ensuring compliance with production contracts and all applicable USDA and government regulations.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
