Breeder Service Technician

Description

Breeder Service Technician
De Queen Arkansas Complex (Nashville)

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our team! 

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
 
GENERAL SUMMARY: 
Responsible for monitoring bird mortality, feed conversion, sizing, and scheduling. Works with contract growers by monitoring house conditions and providing recommendations on issues that can improve bird performance and reduce cost for the company and grower.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helping coordinate functions and working with other techs in the Breeder Hen Department
• Supervising and working with Contract and Company Owned breeder farms producers on a daily basis.
• Weighing birds on a weekly basis and adjusting feed amounts to meet weight goals and production goals.
• Keeping accurate records containing bird weight, feed amounts, production and hatch records.
• Checking feed tank inventories weekly and ordering feed for each hen farm.
• Maintaining proper Bio-Security measures on each farm and company vehicle.
• Perform related tasks as required
• Promotes safety.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have verifiable experience in the poultry industry preferably in Breeders and Pullets
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must have strong time management skills
• Must have good communication skills in both verbal and written form
• Must be a team player, committed to Continuous Improvement
• Some computer skills required
• Must be able to work in hot / cold dusty conditions
• Confidentiality is a must 
• Must be able to work assigned hours/days - including occasional weekends - as required. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science or related field desired or minimum of five years’ experience in Breeder / Pullet field