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Primary Purpose
Act as liaison between Mountaire Farms and independent contract growers. Monitor and promote proper animal husbandry and animal welfare procedures that are consistent with accepted industry standards through documented weekly flock visitations and effective communication. Has ability to follow and understand animal welfare and bio security guidelines as it pertains to company certification, promotes company procedures and programs to independent contract growers to obtain top performance. Completes flock testing so flocks can be processed on time. Trains contract growers on best management practices on Biosecurity of farms.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Weekly Flock Visit/Grower Communications. Monitor and promote proper animal husbandry and animal welfare procedures that are consistent with accepted industry standards through documented weekly flock visitations and effective communication. Promotes company procedures and programs to independent contract growers to obtain top performance.
- Weekly Production meeting/trainings. Provide direction and support to help growers achieve their goals.
- Bird Health Diagnosis and Surveillance; PAW Quality Scoring.
- Mortality, Weight, Feed Projections/Paperwork.
- Safety, ensure that all company safety guidelines and protocols are carried out.
Qualifications
- Minimum Associates degree, Bachelor's preferred.   Â
- Minimum 1-2 Years in poultry production desired.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to follow and understand animal welfare and bio security guidelines as it pertains to company certification.
- Can adapt to new policies & procedures quickly.
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
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Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
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