• Breeder Service Technician

    Pilgrim's (Athens, GA)


    Description

    BREEDER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

    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, including disability/vets.