What are the responsibilities and job description for the Poultry Farm Service Technician position at Prestage Farms?
Job Summary
Prestage Farms is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Turkey Service Technician to join our team in Cassatt, SC. The service technician will be assigned approximately 20 turkey farms that are contract growers for Prestage Farms of SC. The Technician will be responsible for monitoring bird health, maintaining poultry house environment and providing guidance to growers. Duties will also include communication of information between the contract farm and the Production Manager/Office staff. The role reports to the Live Production Manager and primarily works a Monday - Friday, day-shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct routine visits to assigned contract grow out farms to monitor flock health and grower management
Prepare and submit weekly service reports on flock health, housing conditions and overall farm management
Deliver medications/supplies to contract grow out farms
Collect required surveillance samples from flocks
Follow Required Company Biosecurity Policy And Practices
Identify and address issues with poultry house equipment, including ventilation systems, feeders and drinkers
Share needs of contract farms with Production Manager/Office
Communicate identified health issues of flocks to company Veterinarian.
Attend weekly production meetings
Follow company rules and expectations for assigned company vehicle
Perform other duties as assigned by production manager
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent;
Agricultural, poultry/animal science, or related degree or equivalent experience
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and observational skills
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and handle multiple farm sites
Strong communication & interpersonal skills for positive relations w/ various growers & leaders.
Willingness to work with service technician team to achieve common goal of safely and humanely
raising turkeys for food processing
Ability to lift 50lbs and work in varying environmental conditions
Valid driver’s license
Benefits
Company vehicle provided; refueling access.
iPad provided for virtual reporting, scheduling, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. coveralls & laundry service provided
Health, dental, & Life insurance
401k w/ company match
Bonus eligibility
Professional growth & training opportunities within the company
Prestage Farms is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Turkey Service Technician to join our team in Cassatt, SC. The service technician will be assigned approximately 20 turkey farms that are contract growers for Prestage Farms of SC. The Technician will be responsible for monitoring bird health, maintaining poultry house environment and providing guidance to growers. Duties will also include communication of information between the contract farm and the Production Manager/Office staff. The role reports to the Live Production Manager and primarily works a Monday - Friday, day-shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct routine visits to assigned contract grow out farms to monitor flock health and grower management
Prepare and submit weekly service reports on flock health, housing conditions and overall farm management
Deliver medications/supplies to contract grow out farms
Collect required surveillance samples from flocks
Follow Required Company Biosecurity Policy And Practices
Identify and address issues with poultry house equipment, including ventilation systems, feeders and drinkers
Share needs of contract farms with Production Manager/Office
Communicate identified health issues of flocks to company Veterinarian.
Attend weekly production meetings
Follow company rules and expectations for assigned company vehicle
Perform other duties as assigned by production manager
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent;
Agricultural, poultry/animal science, or related degree or equivalent experience
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and observational skills
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and handle multiple farm sites
Strong communication & interpersonal skills for positive relations w/ various growers & leaders.
Willingness to work with service technician team to achieve common goal of safely and humanely
raising turkeys for food processing
Ability to lift 50lbs and work in varying environmental conditions
Valid driver’s license
Benefits
Company vehicle provided; refueling access.
iPad provided for virtual reporting, scheduling, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. coveralls & laundry service provided
Health, dental, & Life insurance
401k w/ company match
Bonus eligibility
Professional growth & training opportunities within the company
