Poultry Field Technician

Company Overview :

Pete and Gerry’s is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, sustainability, and the restoration of the small family farm to the American landscape. Our farming model provides opportunities for family farms to remain in business, from the organic grain farmers who supply our feed to the families across the country that produce our eggs. Best of all, it allows us to provide you and your family with safe, wholesome, organic, free range eggs at a fair price.

Position Overview :

As a key member of the farm team, the Poultry Field Technician will be responsible for day to day communications with the farmers, weekly / by-weekly onsite service visits, overall heath and performance of Pete and Gerry’s owned layers and pullets, assure all standards are understood and adhered to by each farmer, be on site for any third party audits, communicating on farm bird health / egg quality / compliance deficiencies up the command chain, and assuring that necessary paperwork is in place for any bird movement.

Position Responsibilities :

• Work with the farmers within the appropriate region to ensure that they know, understand, and are implementing all standards of care for free range, and pastured raised egg laying hens.
• Conduct weekly / Biweekly on-farm service visits to ensure bird health, optimum efficiency, and egg quality
• Ensure that the farmers have all documentation required by HFAC, Whole Foods Market, FDA, and USDA Organic, or any other third-party certifier.
• Communicate non-conformances to both the farmers and the Live Production Manager for swift and precise correction
• Ensure that the farmers are aware of any egg type changes, are tagging properly, and have the supplies to do so.
• Work with local veterinarians, and state officials to schedule AI surveillance testing for the sale of spent fowl.
• Assist the Live Production Manager in new farm construction projects where appropriate, or any other Pete and Gerry's related items that require assistance.

Position Requirements :

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to communicate information to others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate, and schedule third party audits with independent auditors.
• Know, and understand the standards of care for HFAC Free Range and Pasture Raised egg production, Whole Foods Market Outdoor Access and Pasture raised, USDA Organic, and the provisions laid out in the FDA Egg Rule for SE monitoring and testing.
• Basic understanding of egg quality, and the on-farm candling process.
• Must have a valid drivers license with good driving history - subject to Background Screening and MRV review.
• Ability to accommodate a limited amount of overnight travel.
• Ability to travel regularly through the service area of VA / PA / NY - company vehicle provided

Position Preferences :

• 2+ years’ experience in the egg laying industry.

Company Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Free breakfast on Mondays for all onsite employees
• Opportunities for advancement
• Great company culture

Pete and Gerry’s Organics is and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to continually creating inclusive environments for all of our employee