• Job Description

  Req#: 587529753

  POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Poultry Scientist will be responsible for the overall care of the poultry that we raise.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Record feed and water usage for poultry on a daily basis and monitor relative to weight and age of poultry to ensure proper rate of growth and egg production, pick up and record daily bird mortality, record and monitor daily temperatures, and assist with gathering live birds and mislaid eggs as needed.
  • Record bird characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
  • Document and/or review barn temperatures, air quality, information relative to egg lay percentage, feed consumption, mortality and other daily activities, which keep track of the health of the birds.
  • Examine birds to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
  • Treat minor injuries and ailments as well as contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for birds with serious illnesses or injuries.
  • Perform ongoing medical treatment of birds that need it, as necessary.
  • Operate and monitor bird feed and watering systems, including flushing water lines routinely.
  • Document and report, with the ability to recognize, advanced avian health concerns and analyze documentation to assist in improving the health of the birds as well as the output of eggs throughout the year.
  • Ensure collectors and belts are sanitary, operate and clean manure scrapers, and monitor egg belts and elevators for egg jams.
  • Use air hoses to clean buildings, clean, sweep and perform other biosecurity requirements, while following all OSHA safety regulations and procedures.
  • Adhere to our processes to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of the poultry at all times and will follow all procedures outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and all other Federal, State, and local government agencies.
  • Maintain all bio-security measures in order to minimize the transfer of disease between poultry locations.

  ** While some of these particular tasks are not technical in nature, the Layer Support may assist with these necessary duties as needed.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • An animal science or similar degree is required.
  • A basic understanding of bird welfare and behavior, including piling, mortality, illness, and egg laying, is required.
  • Animal husbandry skills, such as maintaining proper feed, water, climate, and living conditions within the building, are required.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.

  ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

  • Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.
  • All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.

  NON-SMOKING WORK PLACE:

  • No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.
  • No smoking in company provided vehicles.

  Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

  Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

  The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position, but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether or not you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.

• About the company

  Rose Acre Farms is an egg farm that offers fresh shell eggs, specialty eggs, and quality egg products such as liquid eggs, dried eggs, and egg protein powder.

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