BROILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN***RESUME REQUIRED***PURPOSE AND GENERAL SUMMARY: Pilgrim’s is looking for a BROILER SERVICE TECH to work with and maintain a positive working relationship with our broiler growers to ensure production of high-quality broilers for the processing plant and to obtain optimal production costs. This role will be based at our Feed Mill in Sauk Rapids, MN. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Directs contract growers in poultry husbandry according to Pilgrim’s Pride procedures, maintaining a good working relationship and optimal performance. Diplomatically handles grower complaints and issues.Responsible for locating, diagnosing, and responding to production, performance, and bird health problems along with weekly or more frequent visits to buildings. Weekly visits to the processing plant.Communicates with hatchery, feed mill, processing plant, and breeder personnel to resolve problems to attain high-quality bird production.Responsible for reviewing grower production cost and bird performance on a flock-to-flock basis.Other duties as required.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or Business preferredMinimum 2 years directly related experience is required. Must have valid Class C driver’s license and good driving record.Ability to work in dusty working conditions.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Excellent organization and time management skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Good computer skills including experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; Base salary range of $58,000-62,000, based on education and experience; Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s Trimester bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; andCareer Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. We will accept applications and resumes for this position until March 25, 2025.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado.Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vetsUnsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.