Breeder Service Technician

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Breeder Service Technician for Pilgrim’s in Marshville, NC.  This role is focused on poultry production, where the technician is responsible for tasks like moving birds, administering vaccinations and medication, monitoring hen productivity, and ensuring farms meet contract standards.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects farms to ensure compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards.
• Provides guidance to farmers on development programs aimed at producing high-quality poultry products.
• Conduct safety meetings to promote workplace health and safety.
• Coordinates and manages the movement of pullets as needed.
• Performs field vaccinations and administers medications when required.
• Weighs, handles, and evaluates pullets, hens, and males.
• Monitors and analyzes hen productivity to optimize performance.
• Collects and transports eggs and tracks hatchability, as applicable.

• Works under limited supervision with periods of relative autonomy and general review.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent (associate degree in poultry science or related field preferred).

• 2+ years of related work experience
• Current driver’s license and good driving record
• Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Work Environment - exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions; exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Varies, based on farm schedules
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• 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;
• 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

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