Broiler Field Service Technician

Broiler Field Service Technician Job Description   Job Title: Broiler Field Service Technician  Department: Live Operations  Reports To: Director of Live Operations FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Richmond, Crewe, Goochland areas Work Arrangement: Farms and onsite locations Shift / Schedule: Full-time  Travel Requirements: Regular local travel to farms and company facilities as needed  Employment Type: Full-time  Role Overview / Purpose and Scope  The Broiler Field Service Technician serves as a technical resource for Farmer Focus growers by providing guidance and support related to poultry production, farm facilities, equipment, medication programs, and operational practices. This role uses knowledge of poultry farming, hatchery operations, processing, and production standards to help farmers improve flock health, production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with company and cooperative agreement requirements.  The Broiler Field Service Technician plays an important role in supporting grower relationships, animal health, production performance, continuous improvement, and the delivery of quality poultry products. This position requires strong communication, problem-solving, technical, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to travel to farms and work effectively with farmers, management, laboratory personnel, and internal teams.  Key Responsibilities   Inspect farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards.  Advise farmers regarding development programs and best practices that support quality poultry production.  Tour farms to inspect facilities, equipment, sanitation, and operational efficiency.  Examine chickens for evidence of disease, flock health concerns, and growth rate.  Evaluate the effectiveness of medication and feeding programs.  Recommend changes in facilities, equipment, medication, or farm practices to improve production.  Inform farmers of new procedures, techniques, government regulations, company standards, and association production standards.  Support farmers in upgrading farms and meeting applicable requirements.  Recommend laboratory testing of diseased chickens, feed, supplements, or other samples as needed.  Gather samples and transport them to the plant laboratory for analysis when required.  Report farm conditions, laboratory test results, recommendations, farmer feedback, and farmer efforts to management.  Initiate corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement opportunities.  Actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective and improvement actions.  Enter production and downtime information accurately and timely.  Build and maintain effective working relationships with farmers, internal teams, management, and other stakeholders.  Operate company-provided vehicles or personal vehicles for work-related business as required.  Follow all safety rules and instructions, including wearing and using…