Broiler Field Representative
Company: Wayne Farms
Location: Danville
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for overseeing broiler
farms as a Company representative to contracted growers. The role
monitors house conditions and bird welfare and provides technical
assistance and recommendations on improving conditions, grower
performance, and cost reductions for the company and
growers.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Act as liaison between Company
and contract growers providing technical advice to growers on
company expectations (i.e. building and equipment specifications,
litter manipulation, farm sanitation, industry best practices,
policies, procedures, bio security, etc.)Provide chick placement,
catch and feed withdrawal times to growersMonitor assigned flocks
(i.e. bird comfort, equipment settings, etc.) to ensure producers
comply with all company policies and procedures, regulatory
guidelines and federal and State policies, regulations and laws
when handling poultry; report non-compliance and/or abnormalities
to appropriate personnelTrack, analyze and record bird mortality
rates, communicating anomalies to appropriate personnel as
neededMaintain feed tank inventories ordering feed and coordinating
deliveries to ensure proper feed is delivered to growers in a
timely mannerFollow and promote all safety initiatives helping to
maintain a zero accident culturePerform additional relevant duties
as assignedSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:There are no direct
reporting responsibilities with this position; however, this
position is a Leader of People position with required competencies:
Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams,
Customer Focus and Command Skills.EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:High
School diploma or equivalent and required experience or Associates
degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field;
Bachelors degree preferredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Minimum two (2)
years live poultry experience in a similar environmentKnowledge of
regulatory requirements surrounding animal welfare and food
productionStrong computer (i.e. Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) and
math skillsStrong customer focus with the ability to communicate
with internal and external customers in a timely and professional
mannerMust have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and
written, with the ability to effectively communicate in
EnglishStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
tasks while maintaining attention to detailSelf-starter who
demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the
ability to work in a fast paced environmentMust possess a strong
customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of
urgencySAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety
policies and programsMust wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
at all times in areas where requiredRead and understand MSDS
sheetsMaintain updated knowledge and training/ certification on
relevant safety topicsMay be required to enter confined
spacePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift 50 lbs; occasionally
required to lift overheadWalks in an outside environment (including
inclement weather conditions) on a daily basisAbility to travel
between assigned locationsWe 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.
Keywords: Wayne Farms, Fort Smith , Broiler Field Representative, Other , Danville, Arkansas
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