Breeder Service Technician

Pilgrim's

Broadway, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60,591–$73,619 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Career Development, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Food and Beverage Industry, Futures, Incentive Programs, Maintenance Services, Medication Administration, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Staff Training

LOCATION

Broadway, VA

POSTED

2 days ago

*Description*

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.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS:
Decisions may impact the department, goals of the department, or the work area/unit.

COMPLEXITY:
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.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Solves problems by gathering, compiling, and sorting information. Problems are usually at the work unit or department level.
FREEDOM OF ACTION:
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.
COMMUNICATION:
INTERNAL; Internal communication is required on a weekly basis with Professional or Supervisor level positions. Communication involves exchange of basic verbal/written routine information and/or simple service activities requiring common courtesy, (e.g., answering questions, giving direction in response to simple requests).
EXTERNAL; External communication is required on a daily basis with Clerical or Technical level positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information).
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 Bachelors 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.

*Why Work for Pilgrim's?*
* *Schedule: *Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
* *Benefits*: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
* *Paid Time Off:* Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
* *401(k):* Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
* *Base salary range* of $60,591- $73,619.
* *Discretionary Bonus:* This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
* *Career 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
* [Better Futures](

The 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.* *

*About 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.

*Our mission: *To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

*Our core values are:* Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

*EOE, including disability/vets*

*Unsolicited 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. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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