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Poultry Specialist I

Aviagen
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Pikeville, TN, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Poultry Specialist II, responsible for supervising contract farms.
  • The role requires a BS in Poultry Science or a related field and 5 years of poultry experience preferred.
  • Key responsibilities include managing farm operations, assisting other specialists, and ensuring bio-security and animal welfare.
  • Candidates must possess basic computer skills, good communication abilities, and be flexible with work hours, including weekends.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position emphasizes equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for responsible, qualified and experienced candidate for the post of Poultry Specialist II. This job will be Responsible and accountable for supervising all aspects of contract farms.

Job Description:

Supervising all aspects of contract farms Assist other Poultry Specialist’s as needed Basic understanding of Farm controllers and equipment Basic understanding of house construction and ventilation requirements Basic knowledge for production feeding Basic knowledge of rear Resolving contract grower conflicts Bio-security, strain security, animal welfare and health & safety are major responsibilities Assisting with placements, vaccinations, and disinfection May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor Job Qualifications: BS in Poultry Science or related field (preferred) Basic computer skills Ability to calculate feed, manage and weigh birds, prioritize work schedules, solve problems relating to growth, performance, etc Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends – on call 24 hours a day Must be self-motivated with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Team oriented Current driver’s license 5 years of poultry experience preferred We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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