What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician (Poultry Equipment) position at Hog Slat?
Service Technician (Poultry Equipment)
Job Summary:
Georgia Poultry Equipment Company, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries is seeking a Full Time Service Technician with excellent customer service skills and experience in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems to join the team at our Philadelphia, MS location.
Your customer base will include major integrators as well as local poultry operations in and around Gordon County.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.
Work with Georgia Poultry customers to understand their repair needs
Give customers recommendations on the best parts & equipment available at Georgia Poultry with which their needs can be addressed
Repair/replace faulty parts & equipment in area poultry facilities
Properly bill customers for service work hours
Work with the Georgia Poultry in-store team to manage warranty claims
Take advantage of training opportunities offered by Georgia Poultry Equipment Company and by it’s vendors
Skill/Knowledge Required:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience/educational background:
Ability to use tools associated with the repair of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
Approved safe driving record
Familiarity with the poultry production industry and the poultry producers in the area preferred
Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern poultry production facilities
At least 2 years of prior experience repairing and replacing electrical and mechanical equipment is required
Prior experience working with the systems found in modern poultry facilities (e.g. ventilation, feeding/watering, heating…) is preferred
Salary : $43,000 - $66,000
