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Breeder Service Tech - IA
Breeder Service Tech - IAHoover's Hatchery • Rudd, IA, US
Breeder Service Tech - IA

Breeder Service Tech - IA

Hoover's Hatchery • Rudd, IA, US
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : DOE&Q

Position Title : Breeder Service Tech - IA

Reports to : Breed Operations Manager - IA

Location : Rudd, IA

Status : Full-Time Exempt

Job Summary

The Breeder Service Tech - IA is responsible for assisting the Breed Operations Manager IA in the maintenance of various types of poultry flocks in Iowa.

Essential Functions

  • Works closely with the Breed Operations Manager - IA
  • Works closely with contract growers, addressing needs and concerns in a timely fashion.
  • Ensures that breeder chick deliveries are coordinated.
  • Works with contract growers to ensure they are meeting required policies and standards.
  • Effectively maintains farm visit schedules.
  • Audits farms according to set audit schedule and maintains audit records.
  • Uses production report information to identify potential performance issues in coordination with Breed Operations Manager - IA.
  • Works with contract growers to optimize layability and hatchability performance.
  • Develops, implements, and enforces improvement plans for contract grower farms.
  • Troubleshoots production issues including hatchability, layability, disease control, and pest control.
  • Assists with the implementation of flock vaccination and biological testing schedules.
  • Collects and submits environmental and water samples.
  • Coordinates starter barns and transportation for breeder stock.
  • Participates in industry continuing education and events.
  • Performs on call duties, as required, on weekends and evenings.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

  • BS in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to earn required certifications
  • Valid Driver's License

    • Preferred Skills

  • Must be willing and able to handle live poultry.
  • Able to successfully work independently and with a team.
  • Self-directed and motivated.
  • Bilingual, preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and / or communications and respond accordingly.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Excellent driving record.

    • Competencies

  • Customer servitude
  • Team player
  • Ethical conduct
  • Problem solving / Analysis
  • Organized
  • Time management
  • Tenacity
  • Communication proficiency
  • Adaptable to change
  • Focused on continuous improvement

    • Physical Demands

  • Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality
  • This position may require heavy lifting up to 70 lbs.
  • Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, and reach
  • Frequently required to stand and / or sit for extended periods
  • Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, symbols, shapes, and patterns.

    • Travel Requirements

  • Day Trips 4+ days per week
  • Overnight Travel may be up to 10%
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