Breeder Service Tech - IA

Position Title:      Breeder Service Tech - IA
Reports to:          Breed Operations Manager - IA
Location:             Rudd, IA
Status:                 Full-Time – Exempt

Job Summary

The Breeder Service Tech - IA is responsible for assisting the Breed Operations Manager – IA in the maintenance of various types of poultry flocks in Iowa.

Essential Functions

• Works closely with the Breed Operations Manager - IA
• Works closely with contract growers, addressing needs and concerns in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that breeder chick deliveries are coordinated.
• Works with contract growers to ensure they are meeting required policies and standards.
• Effectively maintains farm visit schedules.
• Audits farms according to set audit schedule and maintains audit records.
• Uses production report information to identify potential performance issues in coordination with Breed Operations Manager - IA.
• Works with contract growers to optimize layability and hatchability performance.
• Develops, implements, and enforces improvement plans for contract grower farms.
• Troubleshoots production issues including hatchability, layability, disease control, and pest control.
• Assists with the implementation of flock vaccination and biological testing schedules.
• Collects and submits environmental and water samples.
• Coordinates starter barns and transportation for breeder stock.
• Participates in industry continuing education and events.
• Performs on call duties, as required, on weekends and evenings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to earn required certifications
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills

• Must be willing and able to handle live poultry.
• Able to successfully work independently and with a team.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent driving record.

Competencies

• Customer servitude
• Team player
• Ethical conduct
• Problem solving/Analysis
• Organized
• Time management
• Tenacity
• Communication proficiency
• Adaptable to change
• Focused on continuous improvement

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality
• This position may require heavy lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, and reach
• Frequently required to stand and/or sit for extended periods
• Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, symbols, shapes, and patterns.

Travel Requirements

• “Day Trips” 4+ days per week
• Overnight Travel may be up to 10%