Flock Supervisor Turkey Grow-Out Pennsylvania

☐Nonexempt ☒ Exempt

Position Summary

Flock Supervisors are responsible for overseeing bird management and health on farms. They ensure that growers have the necessary information to follow the guidelines and standards set by the Co-op. This position involves implementing health programs developed by the veterinarian, such as vaccinations and routine medications, and making decisions on medicating sick birds based on samples collected for the State laboratory and discussions with management. Additionally, the role requires strong communication skills to advise and promote best industry practices in farm management, including providing technical advice on environmental control and other procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Visit farms on a regular basis to assess bird health and performance.

· Maintain service reports to Decide on appropriate action to improve bird health or performance including medications use.

· Encourage and motivate growers to maintain and exceed management standards as set by Code.

· Report issues raised by growers that need to be addressed. Attend weekly management meeting.

· Maintain weekly supply and medication inventory on truck.

· Serves as an active member of the Avian Influenza (AI) team if needed.

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude with growers and always work towards a positive outcome.

· Ensure total confidentiality by professionally distinguishing between VPGC and the poultry growers to avoid conflicts.

· Must be able to travel to varies farms depending on VPGC needs.

Required Skills and abilities:

· Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

· Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work

assignment or to defend a position or idea.

· Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

· Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

· Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company

procedures.

· Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Interpersonal.

· Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

· Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

· Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability

· Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Education, certificates, and licenses:

· Bachelor’s degree (Four-year college or university)

· 3-5 years of experience working as Tech service in the poultry industry

· Animal or poultry science degree preferred

· Expert understanding of environmental house control, ventilation, bird and health and medicine.

· Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

· Must be able to push, pull up to 25 lbs.

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

· Exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures such as dust, chemicals, and allergens.

· Must be able to drive in different weathers

Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative (VPGC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace that complies regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road