Breeder Service Technician

Where you work matters; we want you to spend that time at a place you like, and with friends you enjoy.

Our job offers growth for the future, a clear path towards earning more responsibility, gaining greater satisfaction, and achieving higher pay.

What you can expect during the interview process:

• A welcome phone call from your recruiter.
• An onsite interview with your manager.
• If offered a job, you will take a drug test and complete a background investigation.

DOLLARS AND CENTS:

• The starting pay for this position is $55,000 /year and increases with experience and education.
• Eligible to participate in the annual bonus program.
• Get paid every Friday!
• Receive pay raises yearly.

BENEFITS:

• Automobile provided for travel to assigned farms.
• Cell phone stipend provided.
• Relocation and temporary living expenses are available.
• Paid Time Off!
• Participate in the 401k Savings Plan.
• FULL health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Regardless of which medical plan you choose, receive a FREE $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Use our purchasing program to finance everything from a bed, to a TV to a diamond!

PERKS AND BONUSES:

• We'll reimburse any Cobra Insurance Cost you incur.
• We provide you with all the necessary Personal Protection Equipment.
• Enjoy company cook-outs and giveaways.
• Be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

• You will be responsible for overseeing breeder farms as a representative of Koch Foods to contracted growers.
• You will monitor house conditions, bird welfare, provides technical assistance and recommendations on improving conditions, grower performance, and cost reductions.
  
• Ensure grower is prepared to receive pullets at scheduled time.
• Ensure grower is in compliance with Company standards for lighting, ventilation and temperature.
• Establish proper feed and water programs, maintaining proper bird weight.
• Ensure proper management of egg pick up, packing and storage.
• Communicate with growers, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage production and performance of breeder hens, ensuring high standard of egg production and hatchability.
• All other relevant duties and projects as required.

• Ideally, you'll have a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural or Poultry Science.
• You must have a current and valid Driver's License.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• You must have similar live poultry knowledge and experience.
• General knowledge of bird health.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirement surrounding animal welfare and food production.
• Strong customer-centric attitude, exhibiting high energy and strong sense of urgency.

• You will travel to assigned locations and working in poultry houses.
• You will come in contact with live birds.
• You’ll need to be able to walk, twist, bend and lift various weights.

Most benefits become effective after 30 days of employment, and you'll be eligible to participate in the 401k savings program after 1 year. Team members must meet eligibility requirements to earn benefits and incentives.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.