What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breeder position at Pitman Farms?
About us:
Pitman Farms is family owned and operated company. Vertically integrated we are a poultry, grower, and processor of birds grown in a free range environment in sunny California. We offer year round full-time hours, 401k, and benefits. As a growing company, we are looking for dedicated people to grow with us and become a part of our success. All Pitman Farms employees are challenged to meet the tradition of the Pitman Family to produce only the highest quality products. This is done through hard work, honest, integrity, passion and dedication in everything we do.
Purpose of Position:
To direct Contract Breeder/Pullet producers in all aspects of farm activities necessary for breeder farm production.
Essential Job Functions:
Directly manage ventilation of poultry houses, flock health and production of high quality eggs. Maintain cleanliness of ranch. Follow and enforce the highest standard of biosecurity. Identify and problem solve issues on the ranch and report any abnormalities to Arkansas Breeder/Pedigree Manager. Manage contract Producers in the cleanup and set up of breeder flocks and scheduling of loading retired breeder flocks. Manage feed inventory and feed orders. Maintain accurate and precise records for farms (ex. Egg production, mortality, weekly weights, feed consumption, pesticide usage etc. Responsible for all aspects of productivity, health, and welfare for all breeder flocks on farms.
Decision Making Responsibilities:
Makes decisions about personnel, health and welfare of breeder flocks, purchasing small supplies, and scheduling for feed. Handling and monitoring breeder flocks for proper body confirmation and working with Producers to make feed decisions.
Working Conditions:
Physical conditions can vary day-to-day but can include standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Environmental conditions can vary as well but can be cold, hot, wet, humid, noisy, and dusty.
Working Relationships:
Contract Transportation provider, Contract Feed mill, Contract Vaccine/Move crew.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Decatur, AR 72722 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Decatur, AR 72722: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person