BREEDER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Description

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