Breeder Technician (Poultry)

Job Description

• Responsible for representing Koch Foods relationships with contracted growers.
• Oversee breeder farms and grower relationships.
• Monitor house conditions and bird welfare.
• Provide technical assistance and recommend improvements on conditions, performance, and cost reductions.
• Ensure grower is prepared to receive pullets on schedule.
• Ensure grower is in compliance with Company standards for lighting, ventilation and temperature.
• Establish proper feed and water programs, maintaining proper bird weight.
• Manage egg pick up, packing and storage.
• Communicate with growers, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage production and performance of breeder hens, ensuring high standard of egg production and hatchability.
• All other relevant duties as required.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor Degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science, or other closely related field of study preferred.
• Current Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with poultry breeding and bird health.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirement surrounding animal welfare and food production.
• Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.