Breeder Farm Manager Trainee

Grow your career with Select Genetics! Are you ready to step into a hands-on management career in agriculture? As a Farm Manager Trainee, you’ll gain the skills, training, and experience needed to lead farm operations that make a difference nationwide. This 6–12-month training program is designed for motivated individuals who enjoy working with animals and want to build a long-term career in poultry farm management.

About the Role

This position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of the farm in a safe and cost-effective way while training to independently manage a company farm. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies across the world, serving customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation.

Key Training Areas

• Participate in all scheduled training rotations and complete assigned learning objectives within each phase.
• Learn and apply company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety standards in daily operations.
• Support farm operations by assisting with bird care, feeding, watering, and environmental control.
• Observe and perform hatchery processes including egg handling, incubation, hatching, and poult processing.
• Assist in monitoring flock health, environmental conditions, and performance data.
• Develop leadership and communication skills through collaboration with farm and hatchery staff.
• Observe and perform breeding activities such as egg collection, artificial insemination, and semen collection.
• Participate in maintenance, repairs, and facility operations.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and complete performance check-ins.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect toward colleagues at all times.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic proficiency in math and computer skills necessary for the role.
• Work as a self-starter without the need for constant supervision.
• Exhibit proficiency in written, reading, and verbal communication.
• Assist in any area to get the job done, demonstrating effective time management.
• Work with a variety of tools and equipment.
• Handle live animals safely and effectively.
• Wash and disinfect turkey production facilities in a safe and organized manner.
• Run and review activity reports to determine progress and status in attaining objectives; confer with the Service Tech to revise objectives and plans based on current conditions.
• Deliver supplies and equipment to various locations as needed.
• Develop leadership skills to train, motivate, and mentor employees on the farm, building and maintaining a high-performing team to meet or exceed production goals.
• Perform duties while constantly moving and using hands, occasionally lifting objects while being exposed to dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals, and fumes.
• Present a positive and professional image of the company by exhibiting courtesy and professionalism in all actions.
• Work varied schedules, including some weekends as required.
• If required to drive a company vehicle, must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• Ability to push, bend, stoop, squat, pull, and lift 50 lbs or more.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the company’s needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Does not own or operate around backyard poultry, fowl, or swine operations off duty.
• Knowledge and/or experience of animal husbandry and welfare preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record if needed.
• Ability to push, bend, stoop, squat, pull, and lift 50 lbs or more.
• Ability and willingness to develop and demonstrate a solid understanding of basic business practices.
• Ability to lead and manage others, build creative, productive, and cohesive teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening.
• Ability to be self-sufficient, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret relevant technical, industry, government regulations, and legislation.
• Ability to communicate, interact, influence, and persuade all levels of employees.

Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Schedule

Agricultural exempt (no overtime pay). Willingness to work varied schedules, including some weekends as required.