Pilgrim's Pride
Ellijay, GA
[Board company: Pilgrim's] **Description** JOB DESCRIPTION PILGRIMS PRIDE ELLIJAY COMPLEX JOB TITLE: BREEDER SERVICE TECHNICIAN LOCATION: ELLIJAY, GA DATE PREPARED/UPDATED: 08/21/15 PREPARED/UPDATED BY: CORPORATE/ZN SUMMARY: Responsible for the movement of pullets, field vaccinations and medication, and hen productivity. May also include gathering and transportation of eggs and hatchability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: * Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field. EXPERIENCE: * Typically requires greater than 2 up to 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. * Basic computer skills required in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) * SAP experience preferred. * Must not own or come in contact with any poultry or fowl. * No allergies to feathers, chickens, dust or ammonia. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: * Current driver's license and good driving record. EOE, including disability/vets. 1