Broiler Technician role overseeing contracted broiler farms for Koch Foods, supporting growers with bird welfare, house conditions, and performance improvements. You'll act as the company liaison, ensuring compliance with welfare/regulatory standards while tracking flock performance and coordinating feed. Standout perk: weekly pay plus benefits like PTO, 401k and company-paid life insurance.
- Weekly pay check
- PTO and 401k plan
- Health, dental and vision insurance
1st Shift
Description
Responsible for overseeing broiler farms as a representative of Koch Foods to contracted growers. Monitor house conditions, bird welfare, provide technical assistance and recommend condition improvements, grower performance, and cost reductions. Act as a liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers regarding Company expectations. Monitor assigned flocks for bird comfort, equipment settings, etc., ensuring grower compliance with Company policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulatory laws and guidelines. Track, analyze and record bird mortality rates. Maintain feed tank inventories, ordering feed and coordinating deliveries. Ensure maximization of grower performance, and adherence to animal welfare laws and regulations. Share performance numbers with growers and review performance deficiencies. Other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science, or other closely related field. Current and valid Driver's License, with a clean Motor Vehicle Record required. Must have knowledge of and experience with live poultry broilers and overall bird health. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production. Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.
Physical Requirements
- Travel regularly to assigned farms.
- Frequently lift 50+ lbs.
- Walk in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis.
- Constantly subject to dusty and hot environments.
- Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Benefits Information
Benefits Eligibility Varies Paid Time Off 401k Savings Plan Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available Company Sponsored Purchasing Program Perks & Bonuses: On-the-Job Training Provided Weekly Pay Check Promotional Career Opportunities All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc. Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!