Broiler Technician; Poultry

Position: Broiler Technician (Poultry)
* 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.

* 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.