Broiler Tech Advisor I - Berryville, AR

About the role

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, ensuring proper care and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health, and provide remedies when possible.
• Monitor feed consumption and order feed if necessary.
• Pull blood and fat samples as required.
• Coordinate chick placements to farms.
• Assist with catch schedules.
• Ensure communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments regarding contract farms.
• Ensure compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs.
• Ensure adherence to all USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling.
• Work with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills: ability to convey information clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means, proficiency in active listening, and adapting communication style to various audiences.
• Basic computer skills such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
• 1 to 5 trips per year.
• Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Schedule

1st shift (United States of America).

Relocation assistance eligible: Yes.