Breeder Service Tech - IA

Position Title:      Breeder Service Tech - IA
Reports to:          Breed Operations Manager - IA
Location:             Rudd, IA
Status:                 Full-Time – Exempt

Job Summary

The Breeder Service Tech - IA is responsible for assisting the Breed Operations Manager – IA in the maintenance of various types of poultry flocks in Iowa.

Essential Functions

• Works closely with the Breed Operations Manager - IA


• Works closely with contract growers, addressing needs and concerns in a timely fashion.


• Ensures that breeder chick deliveries are coordinated.


• Works with contract growers to ensure they are meeting required policies and standards.


• Effectively maintains farm visit schedules.


• Audits farms according to set audit schedule and maintains audit records.


• Uses production report information to identify potential performance issues in coordination with Breed Operations Manager - IA.


• Works with contract growers to optimize layability and hatchability performance.


• Develops, implements, and enforces improvement plans for contract grower farms.


• Troubleshoots production issues including hatchability, layability, disease control, and pest control.


• Assists with the implementation of flock vaccination and biological testing schedules.


• Collects and submits environmental and water samples.


• Coordinates starter barns and transportation for breeder stock.


• Participates in industry continuing education and events.


• Performs on call duties, as required, on weekends and evenings.


• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or equivalent experience preferred


• Ability to earn required certifications


• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills

• Must be willing and able to handle live poultry.


• Able to successfully work independently and with a team.


• Self-directed and motivated.


• Bilingual, preferred.


• Ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly.


• Excellent verbal and written communication.


• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.


• Excellent driving record.

Competencies

• Customer servitude


• Team player


• Ethical conduct


• Problem solving/Analysis


• Organized


• Time management


• Tenacity


• Communication proficiency


• Adaptable to change


• Focused on continuous improvement

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality


• This position may require heavy lifting up to 70 lbs.


• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, and reach


• Frequently required to stand and/or sit for extended periods


• Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, symbols, shapes, and patterns.

Travel Requirements

• “Day Trips” 4+ days per week


• Overnight Travel may be up to 10%