Hourly Broiler Service Technician

Pilgrim's Lufkin, TX
Full Time Entry Level 2+ years

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

Support and monitor poultry flock health and performance at Pilgrim's to ensure compliance with animal care and production standards. Provide technical guidance to growers and manage biosecurity, nutrition, and environmental conditions to maintain optimal flock performance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Company and contract growers, ensuring strong communication and support
  • Monitor flock health and husbandry practices, providing recommendations to improve bird welfare and performance
  • Track, record, and analyze flock data, including mortality rates, feed consumption, and growth trends
  • Maintain feed inventories and coordinate feed orders to ensure timely and accurate supply
  • Ensure compliance with biosecurity and company protocols, conducting regular farm inspections and reporting issues
  • Provide technical guidance and training to growers and staff, supporting best practices and operational efficiency
  • Assist with chick placements and bird movements, ensuring proper handling and scheduling according to company standards
  • Prepare and submit accurate reports on flock performance, feed usage, and farm conditions to management for review

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science or similar field preferred
  • 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science or similar field
  • 2-5 years of directly related experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal
  • Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making
  • Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality
  • Team-oriented and self-motivated, able to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

Skills

Problem Solving * Microsoft Office * Communication * Leadership * Analytics * MTech *

* Required skills

Benefits

Sick leave
Medical coverage
Company observed holidays
Dental coverage
401(k) with company match
Continuous learning opportunities
Vision coverage
Vacation
Career growth programs

About Pilgrim's

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 faci...

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