Breeder Technician (Poultry)

• Responsible for representing Koch Foods relationships with contracted growers.
• Oversee breeder farms and grower relationships.
  
• Monitor house conditions and bird welfare.
• Provide technical assistance and recommend improvements on conditions, performance, and cost reductions.
  
• Ensure grower is prepared to receive pullets on schedule.
  
• Ensure grower is in compliance with Company standards for lighting, ventilation and temperature.
  
• Establish proper feed and water programs, maintaining proper bird weight.
  
• Manage egg pick up, packing and storage.
  
• Communicate with growers, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
  
• Manage production and performance of breeder hens, ensuring high standard of egg production and hatchability.
  
• All other relevant duties as required.

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor Degree in Agricultural, Poultry or Animal Science, or other closely related field of study preferred.
  
• Current Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
  
• Advanced knowledge and experience with poultry breeding and bird health.
  
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirement surrounding animal welfare and food production.
  
• Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements

• Travel regularly to assigned farms.
• Frequently lift 50+ lbs.
• Walk in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis.
• Constantly subject to dusty and hot environments.
• Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program

• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!