Broiler Technician at Pine Manor Inc – Goshen, Indiana

Miller Poultry – Broiler Technician

Department: Live Production Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Broiler Manager Grade/Level: College Degree or Equivalent Experience

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; On Call 24/7

Job Purpose

Supervise and work with a diverse group of contract broiler producers to ensure each flock is properly cared for in accordance with Miller Poultry’s management guidelines. Represent Miller Poultry in a positive and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous premise improvement.
• Educate and train producers on poultry husbandry programs.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of company programs.
• Maintain flock records and documentation.
• Conduct regular premise visits, record observations, recommendations, and communications in service reports.
• Monitor flock health and coordinate corrective actions with growers.
• Educate growers on biosecurity, farm safety, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure continuous flock performance and compliance with animal welfare standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Provide support and service to contract growers, act as liaison between growers and the organization.
• Coordinate chick placement, catch times, and feed withdrawal schedules.
• Evaluate grower performance and provide technical assistance.
• Estimate weights and head counts.
• Coordinate feed deliveries.
• Collect blood samples and perform necropsies when necessary.
• Manage manure and litter programs.

Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours; position is 24/7.
• Commitment to ongoing training and personal development.
• Team‑oriented, detail‑focused, and well organized.
• Reliable, dependable, and self‑motivated with ability to work independently.
• Current driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• General knowledge of poultry science.
• Ability to work outdoors and without direct supervision.

Position Qualifications

• Oral Communication: Communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Written Communication: Clear and concise written communication.
• Customer Orientation: Address customer needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making: Make critical decisions within company guidelines.
• Delegation: Assign authority and tasks appropriately.
• Ethics: Demonstrate conduct aligned with company values and standards.
• Organization: Apply systematic methods to tasks.
• Financial Aptitude: Understand and explain economic/accounting information; manage budgets and investments.
• Safety Awareness: Identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Leadership: Influence others to perform effectively and responsibly.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Physical Demands

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements :

Vision (Near, Distance, Color)