Flock Advisor / Supervisor (Ft Smith, AK)

Handsome Brook Farms is a pioneer in pasture-raised organic egg production. Founded in upstate New York with just five hens, we have grown into the nation's leading producer of organic pasture-raised eggs with partner farms in 10 states. Dedicated to acting handsomely in all aspects of operations, Handsome Brook Farms is committed to treating farmers, animals, and the land with the utmost respect. Our mission is to provide consumers with a clean, responsibly-raised source of protein that they can trust—from coop to carton. As a certified B Corp since March 2021, Handsome Brook Farms upholds the highest standards of social and environmental performance. In 2022, we acquired The Farmer's Hen, expanding our grower network and diversifying production and distribution to include Organic, Conventional Free Range, and Cage-Free eggs.

We are currently recruiting for a Flock Advisor or Flock Supervisor to work with our Live Ops team, Compliance Director, and field team. This opening is for a position in Kentucky with travel. Farms will be located in the KY and TN, areas. They will function as the main resource to our producers. This position entails, but is not limited to, the following functions:

Job Description

• Weekly service visit to all farms; visits at least bi-weekly (every 10 days) (with additional check-in calls as needed)

• Extensive, on-site data collection (ex: feed & water consumption, bird weight, case weights, ammonia readings etc.)

• Submission of production report data in Excel-based files held in Dropbox, including notes and photographs as appropriate

• Coordination of feed ordering from the HBF designated mill, including involvement in any reports of quality failure or management of consumption

• Weekly review of data and feed with the Head of Live Operations and Director of Compliance

• Set your visitation schedule weekly on Google Calendar

• Oversee biosecurity, organic and pasture-raised compliance across the farms you service. This includes, giving verbal warnings, drafting non-compliance warning letters, and developing and enforcing follow-up plans with clear instructions and deadlines

• Attend training offerings

• For new producers, provide on-boarding support and ensure barn construction matches AHA or HFAC requirements and organic certification preparations are in line with expectations

• Attend new populations, repopulations, and depopulations

• This job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1-3 years experience working with poultry (preferably layers)

• Excellent judgment spotting and resolving both every day and urgent issues

• Experienced in Excel, Dropbox, and Google platform

• Highly organized

• Ability to effectively manage time. There are many moving parts to this position and little supervision, so self-discipline is a must

• Quick problem-solving skills

• A valid driver's license and excellent driving record

• A team player with a positive attitude and collaborative approach to work

• A high degree of initiative

• Proficient with technology and able to learn new programs quickly (required to work daily in Excel, Dropbox, and Google Workspace)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Biology, or a related field preferred

• Knowledge of animal welfare standards and biosecurity, and state/federal agriculture/farming regulations and standards

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Handsome Brook Farms is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, military status, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, pre-existing conditions, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.