BREEDER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Breeder Service Technician

This position works with Moorefield Location also.

General Summary : Responsible for the movement of pullets, field vaccinations and medication, and hen productivity. May also include gathering and transportation of eggs and hatchability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards.
• Advises farmers on development programs to assist in producing quality poultry products.
• Conducts safety meetings.
• Coordinates and / or handles the movement of pullets.
• Performs field vaccinations and / or administers medications.
• Weighs, handles and fleshes pullets, hens and males.
• Tracks and analyzes hen productivity.
• May collect and transport eggs and track hatchability.
• May schedule and train other employees.

Impact Of Decisions : Decisions may impact the department, goals of the department, or the work area / unit.

Complexity : Work requires the use of a variety of procedures, policies and / or standards. Moderate analytic ability is required in the application of guidelines, policies, and procedures and in gathering and interpreting data in cases for problems of moderate difficulty or complexity.

Problem Solving : Solves problems by gathering, compiling, and sorting information. Problems are usually at the work unit or department level.

Freedom Of Action : Works under limited supervision with periods of relative autonomy and general review. The position has the latitude to select techniques / processes within defined broad objectives and procedures to complete tasks. May periodically lead / supervise others.

Communication : Internal; Internal communication is required on a weekly basis with Professional or Supervisor level positions. Communication involves exchange of basic verbal / written routine information and / or simple service activities requiring common courtesy, (e.g., answering questions, giving direction in response to simple requests). External; External communication is required on a daily basis with Clerical or Technical level positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and / or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and / or obtaining necessary information). Work Environment : Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture / wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. May involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Knowledge & Skills :

Education : Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field.

Experience : Typically requires greater than 2 up to 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registration : Current driver's license and good driving record.

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled