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This role provides technical guidance to contract growers, implements best practices for breeder bird management, and ensures adherence to company protocols for biosecurity, nutrition,welfareand environmental conditions. The technician works closely with live production management and growers to maintain optimal flock fertility, hatchability, and overall performance to meet production goals.\nResponsibilities:\nConduct regular farm inspections to verify adherence to company standards, contractual obligations, and cooperative agreements.\nProvide technical guidance and development programs to assist growers in achieving optimal breeder flock health, fertility, and productivity.\nOrganize and lead safety meetings to promote a culture of compliance and risk prevention.\nCoordinate and oversee the movement of pullets, ensuring proper handling and biosecurity measures.\nPerform field vaccinations and administer medications as needed to maintain flock health and welfare.\nWeigh, handle, and evaluate pullets, hens, and males to track growth and condition.\nMonitor and analyze hen productivity metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.\nCollect and transport hatching eggs, monitor hatchability, and maintain accurate records.\nAssist with scheduling and training of employees to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company protocols.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWhat You’llNeed:\n·Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science or similar field preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement;\n·Certifications: Current driver's license and good driving record;\n·Experience:2-5 years of directly related experience preferred;\n·Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; MTechexperience is a plus.Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of Company protocols/programs and adaptable to change. Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making. Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality. Team-oriented and self-motivated, able to thrive in fast-paced environments.\n·Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more\nWhy Work for Pilgrim’s?\nSchedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends;\nBenefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;\nPaid Time Off:Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;\n401(k):Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;\nBase Salary range of $60,591 - $73,618\nCareer Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and\n Better Futures\nThe Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.\nAbout us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.\nOur vision: become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.\nOur core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity\nEOE, including disability/vets\nUnsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. 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