Responsibilities & Tasks

• Act as liaison between Company and contract growers providing expert technical advice to growers on company expectations (i.e. building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, farm sanitation, industry best practices, policies, procedures, biosecurity, etc.).
• Using discretion and independent judgement, evaluate conditions of grower farm and flock against Company, regulatory, and any legal guidelines; provide recommendations to grower to resolve any unacceptable conditions and follow-up to ensure recommendations have been implemented ensuring compliance.
• Communicate all unacceptable farm and/or flock conditions to management including recommendations given to grower on resolution and next steps including planned follow-up action to ensure farm/flock success.
• Assist with third party audits including certifications related to Organic, Humane Certified, etc..
• Manage and track barn clean out process start to finish including litter and sanitation management.
• Train new growers on how to grow birds to Greener Pastures standards.
• Visit assigned farms each week to monitor broilers.
• Track, compile, analyze and record data pertaining to flocks (i.e. bird weight, mortality rates, flock completion rates, water & feed consumption, etc.).
• Monitor assigned flocks (i.e. bird comfort, equipment settings, culling, health issues, animal welfare, biosecurity, etc.) to ensure producers comply with all company policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and federal and State policies, regulations and laws when handling poultry; report non-compliance and/or abnormalities to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortality and feed inventories; also including assessing bird health throughout the growth out process.

Job Specific Requirements

• Must be physically able to work in all locations.
• Exposed to seasonal weather conditions as well as a significant amount of airborne dust and feathers.
• Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors.
• Required to perform moderate physical exertion to include pushing, pulling and lifting up to 75 lbs. 6. Must be able to climb to a height of 30' as well as significant amounts of bending, lifting and stooping.
• Work schedule will vary according to weekly tasks. Mostly self-set schedule.
• Will be required to work some nights and weekends as needed.
• Try to complete weekly tasks on a 40 hour week schedule.

Minimum Education

High School diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Agribusiness Management or equivalent work experience

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years related experience.
• Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no points.
• Good customer service skills.
• Strong reading, math, writing communication skills (oral and written), analytical skills and a statistical background.
• Minimum two (2) years’ live poultry experience in a similar environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production.
• Ability to identify noncompliance of guidelines and regulatory requirements and provide consultative recommendations based on expertise to growers on conditions of farm and/or flock.
• Strong computer (i.e. Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) and math skills.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency with good time management skills.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Job Type

Full-Time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person