Breeder Service Technician

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. ADDITIONAL: 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. 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. 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 Bachelor’s 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/Vet/Disabled