Broiler Field Service Tech

Broiler Field Service Tech page is loaded## Broiler Field Service Tech remote type:
Onsite locations:
Harrisonburg, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR1112
** Who We Are and What We Do
** Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

The role will be a technical resource who provides and shares expertise on changes in farm facilities, equipment, and medication options to improve production, based on knowledge of poultry farming, hatchery operations, and processing.
** Essential Functions Statement(s)
*** Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards and advises farmers regarding development programs to aid in producing quality poultry products.
* Tours farms to inspect facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and efficiency of operations.
* Examines chickens for evidence of disease and growth rate to determine the effectiveness of medication and feeding programs.
* Recommends changes in facilities, equipment, and medication to improve production.
* Inform farmers of new procedures and techniques, government regulations, and company and association production standards to enable them to upgrade farms and meet requirements
* Recommends laboratory testing of diseased chickens, feeds, and supplements or gathers samples and takes them to plant laboratory for analysis.
* Report to management findings of farm conditions, laboratory tests, recommendations, and farmer’s reaction and their efforts to furnish quality products.
* Initiating corrective/preventive and continuous improvement opportunities and actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement actions.
* Responsible for Production and Down Time entry.
* All other related duties as assigned by Management.
** Knowledge/Education/Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree preferred High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate required.
* Any combination of experience, education, and training will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job.
* Proactive team building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member.
* Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, SMART devices, and internal Company programs/ applications).
* Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, common fractions, and decimals).
* Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
* Proficient skills in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
* Read, analyze and interpret general business procedures, work instructions, training materials, professional, etc.
* Attention to detail.
* Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgment.
* Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.
* Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
* Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities.
* This position may require employees to operate Company provided vehicle or their own personal vehicle to conduct work-related business and therefore requires a valid driver’s license, clean DMV record, and current vehicle registration.
* Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
*** Regularly use a telephone/cell phone, computer (including keyboard), SMART devices, email, and/or fax for necessary communications.
* Required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
* Maybe routinely required to stoop, bend,…