Feed Conversion Technician

Job Duties

• Collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Feed Conversion Houses
• Record and add feed to feeders as needed
• Collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet
• Check bird’s overall health following the accepted protocols
• Dispose of dead birds as instructed
• Feed birds according to schedules
• Clean and disinfect house equipment, waterers, feeders and cages
• Perform routine housekeeping duties
• Segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed
• Remove and place birds in cages according to schedules
• Examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead or manager
• Monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house
• Record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality
• Repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc.)

Qualifications

• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work Flexible Hours including some weekends
• Must be a Self-Motivator with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Good communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Current Drivers License
• Willing to travel from farm to farm