What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician**DELAWARE--DELMAR position at Amick Farms?
- Provide instruction on chicken house ventilation, lighting programs, litter quality, and management
- Accurately weigh flocks to project processing weights
- Be “on call” for occasional weekend or evening emergencies
- Diagnose diseases through observation, post-mortem examination, and use of the state animal laboratory system
- Medication delivery and inventory
- Flock safety through management of alarms, generators, and computer back-up systems
- Respond to processing plant issues as they relate to farm management
- Daily communication and weekly meetings with Live Operations Manager
- Learn all necessary scheduling duties and serve as back-up to Live Operations Manager
- Become familiar with various broiler houses computers and controllers
- Ensure farm accessibility for bird loading, feed delivery, and situations involving inclement weather
- Participate in educational meetings, seminars, industry planning meetings, etc., as requested
- Perform all duties with a focus on safety
- Ensure Animal Welfare Standards are practiced on all assigned farms
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Good communication skills
- Teaching, training, working with growers
Skills and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s Degree in poultry or animal science or equivalent
- 1-3 years experience working with poultry or livestock
- Exceptional oral and strong written communication skills
- Good judgment and strong problem resolution skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
- Ability to be flexible and work independently