Research Farm Manager

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cook up all resources necessary to conduct research trials, including chicks, feed, fuel, litter, labor, live haul, processing, and yield.
• Ensure implementation of Biosecurity Programs, Perdue Poultry Care, and Environmental Policies.
• Serve as Animal Care Officer for the site.
• Direct supervision and training of all research associates working on the farm.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all associates working on the site.
• Generate and maintain all records according to specific trial protocols and follow SOPs to ensure accuracy of all research data.
• Maintain the farm in a professional appearance for customer and community tours.

Minimum Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.
• Computer skills, including working with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• A State driver’s license (Class C).
• Experience in animal husbandry.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to work in all locations involved in the production of commercial poultry, including hatcheries, feed mills, production houses (chicken houses), and processing plants.
• Ability to work in environments that may be dusty and contain chicken manure, ammonia, and associated odors.
• Ability to work for periods long enough to complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform responsibilities over a broad range of temperatures, from winter lows to summer peak temperatures.
• Ability to wear protective clothing, including protective coveralls, protective footwear (plastic or rubber boots), hats or hairnets, earplugs, and protective eyewear, in compliance with OSHA and USDA standards.
• Ability to perform moderate physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.