Broiler Technician at Pine Manor Inc

Goshen, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Poultry husbandry, Biosecurity, Flock management, Leadership, Problem-solving, Recordkeeping, Animal welfare, Equipment troubleshooting, Communication, MS Office, Data analysis, Budget management, Safety awareness, Technical assistance, Organization

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Miller Poultry – Broiler Technician Department: Live Production Job Status: Full Time Reports To: Broiler Manager Grade/Level: College Degree or Equivalent Experience Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; On Call 24/7 Job Purpose Supervise and work with a diverse group of contract broiler producers to ensure each flock is properly cared for in accordance with Miller Poultry’s management guidelines. Represent Miller Poultry in a positive and professional manner. Key Responsibilities * Drive continuous premise improvement. * Educate and train producers on poultry husbandry programs. * Contribute to ongoing improvements of company programs. * Maintain flock records and documentation. * Conduct regular premise visits, record observations, recommendations, and communications in service reports. * Monitor flock health and coordinate corrective actions with growers. * Educate growers on biosecurity, farm safety, and recordkeeping. * Ensure continuous flock performance and compliance with animal welfare standards. * Troubleshoot equipment and production issues. * Provide support and service to contract growers, act as liaison between growers and the organization. * Coordinate chick placement, catch times, and feed withdrawal schedules. * Evaluate grower performance and provide technical assistance. * Estimate weights and head counts. * Coordinate feed deliveries. * Collect blood samples and perform necropsies when necessary. * Manage manure and litter programs. Requirements * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Strong leadership and problem‑solving abilities. * Flexibility to work irregular hours; position is 24/7. * Commitment to ongoing training and personal development. * Team‑oriented, detail‑focused, and well organized. * Reliable, dependable, and self‑motivated with ability to work independently. * Current driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. * General knowledge of poultry science. * Ability to work outdoors and without direct supervision. Position Qualifications * Oral Communication: Communicate effectively with others using spoken word. * Written Communication: Clear and concise written communication. * Customer Orientation: Address customer needs while following company procedures. * Decision Making: Make critical decisions within company guidelines. * Delegation: Assign authority and tasks appropriately. * Ethics: Demonstrate conduct aligned with company values and standards. * Organization: Apply systematic methods to tasks. * Financial Aptitude: Understand and explain economic/accounting information; manage budgets and investments. * Safety Awareness: Identify and correct unsafe conditions. * Leadership: Influence others to perform effectively and responsibly. Skills & Abilities * Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Physical Demands Stand F (Frequently) Walk F (Frequently) Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl N (Not Applicable) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally) Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Other Physical Requirements : Vision (Near, Distance, Color)

Responsibilities

Supervise contract broiler producers to ensure flock health and compliance with company management and animal welfare guidelines. Coordinate operational logistics including chick placement, feed deliveries, and flock performance documentation.