What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broiler Technician (Poultry) position at Koch Foods, Inc.?
- Responsible for overseeing broiler farms as a representative of Koch Foods to contracted growers.
- Monitor house conditions, bird welfare, provide technical assistance and recommend condition improvements, grower performance, and cost reductions.
- Act as a liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers regarding Company expectations.
- Monitor assigned flocks for bird comfort, equipment settings, etc., ensuring grower compliance with Company policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulatory laws and guidelines.
- Track, analyze and record bird mortality rates.
- Maintain feed tank inventories, ordering feed and coordinating deliveries.
- Ensure maximization of grower performance, and adherence to animal welfare laws and regulations.
- Share performance numbers with growers and review performance deficiencies.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
- Bachelor Degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science, or other closely related field.
- Current and valid Driver's License, with a clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
- Must have knowledge of and experience with live poultry broilers and overall bird health.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food production.
- Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.