SR. Flock Advisor
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryServes as a representative overseeing the
inventory of poultry on his/her route. Maintains good communication
and flow of information from the company to contract producers and
vice versa.Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWorks
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 on the
farms and are responsible for raising chickensMaintains assigned
route square footage to meet the demands established by sales to
fulfill customer orders. Maintains route compliance to poultry
welfare, food safety and environmental "Best Management Practices"
to maintain a strong brand image.Monitors chick placements, bird
weights, flock movements, mortality and feed inventories. Assesses
bird health, administers proper field vaccinations, prescribes
treatment and performs various testing on birds to identify disease
and relay finds to management.Supports other departments within the
company that are impacted by the producers on assigned route by
maintaining good open lines of communication between all
parties.Complies and follows company requirements regarding
bio-security, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies
at all times.Operates company vehicle in a safe manner complying
with all company policies, state and federal requirements.As a
Housing Manager, works with new prospects and existing growers to
add the square footage needed to meet the needs of the complex.
Manages the average service cost of the complex to not exceed the
current average by strategically locating new farms as close as
possible to the plant locations. Facilitates the construction of
square footage by evaluating new sites, introducing prospects t
lenders, working with builders and equipment a companies to provide
quotes to prospects, arranging grading bids and manages the
scheduling of contractors to attain the most equate footage in the
least amount of time. Develops new grading contractors, builders,
equipment vendors and electricians to facilitate the additional
expansion. Works with lenders, zoning, university staff and
extension to help facilitate the expansion project.Minimum
EducationBachelors degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science or
Agribusiness Management.Experience Requirements3-5 years. Must have
a valid driver's license with no points. Good customer service
skills. Strong reading, math, writing communication skills (oral
and written), analytical skills and a statistical
background.Experience Preferred Environmental Factors and Physical
Requirements1. Must be physically able to work in all locations
including hatcheries, feed mills, chicken houses and processing
plants. 2. Exposed to seasonal weather conditions as well as
significant amount of airborne dust, feathers, 3. 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 Fahrenheit with both
ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50
degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110
db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food,
processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety
equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. 4.
Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors, including ammonia,
especially in the production houses. 5. Required to perform
moderate physical exertion to include pushing pulling and lifting
up to 75 lbs. 6. Must be able to climb to a height of 30' as well
as significant amount of bending, lifting and stooping.Perdue
Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
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.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Bloomington , SR. Flock Advisor, Other , Washington, Indiana
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