Flock Advisor

Flock Advisor

Candor, North Carolina, United States Apply Job 80120 Job Category Live Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
That’s Perdue.

Join our live production team as a Flock Advisor, whereyou’llbe the trusted link between the company and our contract producers. In this hands‑on role,you’lloversee poultry inventory across your assigned route while fostering clear, consistent communication that keeps operations running smoothly. By building strong relationships and supporting day‑to‑day flock success,you’llplay a key role in ensuring healthy birds, reliable supply, and continued excellence in our live production operations.

A personal company vehicle will be provided for you for this role. You may use this vehicle for personal use within the Perdue Policy Guidelines.

• Work directly with assigned contract producers to improve company profitability and competitive position by implementing production programs and documenting producer compliance at each visit to the farm.
  
  Note:
  
  In the case of the west coast, associates live onthe farmsandare responsible forraising chickens
• Maintain assigned route square footage to meet the demandsestablishedby sales to fulfill customer orders. Maintain route compliance with poultry welfare, food safety and environmental "Best Management Practices" tomaintaina strong brand image.
• Monitor chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortalityand feed inventories. Assess bird health, administers proper field vaccinations, prescribe treatment andperformvarious testing on birds toidentifydisease and relay finds to management.
• Support other departments within the company that areimpactedby the producers on assigned route bymaintaininggood open lines of communication between all parties.
• Comply and follow company requirements regarding biosecurity, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies at all times.
• Operate company vehicle in a safe mannercompliantwithall company policies,stateand federal requirements.
• Monitor theday‑to‑daywork of the contracted construction crews. Coordinate with the producers,vendors and subcontractors.
• Work with perspective farmers laying out the construction of new poultry houses and the renovation of aging houses ensuring that the environment provided to the flocks meets the requirements of the operation.
• Purchaseandtransport local materials and equipment to the job sites.
• Provide estimates of the remodeled construction cost of existing poultry facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science or Agribusiness Management or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years related experience.
• Experience is lieu ofdegreewill be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no points.
• Strong reading, math, writing communication skills (oral and written), analyticalskillsand a statistical background.

• Must be physically able to work in all locations including hatcheries, feed mills, chickenhousesand processing plants.
• Exposed to seasonal weather conditions as well as significant amounts of airborne dust, feathers,

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees…