Responsible for overseeing breeder farms and providing customer service as a Company representative to contracted growers. Monitors grow house conditions and bird welfare, provides technical assistance and recommendations on improving conditions and grower performance, and makes recommendations for cost reductions for the company and growers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• • Serve as liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers on company expectations (i.e. building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, farm sanitation, industry best practices, policies, procedures, bio security, and animal welfare).

• • Track, compile, analyze and record data pertaining to flocks (i.e. bird weight, mortality rates, flock completion rates, egg production, etc.)

• • Monitor assigned flocks (i.e. bird comfort, equipment settings, male spiking, fertility, hatchability, culling, etc.) to ensure producers comply with all Company policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and Federal and State regulations and laws when handling poultry; report non-compliance and/or abnormalities to appropriate personnel.

• • Monitor vaccination program to ensure vaccinations are administered correctly and as scheduled.

• • Maintain feed tank inventories ordering feed and coordinating deliveries to ensure proper quantity and type is delivered to growers in a timely manner.

• • Follow and promote all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero accident culture.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• • Knowledge of animal welfare and food production safety regulations.

• • Knowledge of agriculture practices.

• • Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• • Strong customer service skills, maintaining a sense of urgency.

• • Skill in both verbal and written communication using English.

• • Ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.

• • Ability to pay attention to detail.

• • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• • Ability to be a self-starter with strong initiative.

• • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• • Ability to read and understand MSDS sheets.

• • Ability to work in a confined space if necessary.

• • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• • Ability to work outside on a daily basis.

• • Ability to work in elevated areas.

• • Ability to work in high temperatures.

• • Ability to work in loud conditions up to 85 decibels.