Open Position: Poultry Farm Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

1. Flock Health and Welfare:
   • Monitor bird health, behavior, and performance daily.
   • Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian.
   • Implement and manage effective nutrition and feeding programs.
   • Maintain optimal environmental conditions within poultry houses (temperature, ventilation, humidity, and lighting).
   • Identify and address signs of stress, disease, or injury promptly.
   • Ensure humane handling and care of all birds in compliance with animal welfare standards.
2. Operational Management:
   • Oversee all daily farm activities, including feeding, watering, litter management, and egg collection (if applicable).
   • Manage bird inventory, tracking mortality, feed conversion ratios (FCR), and production rates.
   • Coordinate the placement of new chicks/poults and the depopulation/transport of market-ready birds.
   • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on farm equipment (feeders, drinkers, ventilation systems, etc.).
   • Maintain accurate and detailed production, health, and operational records.
3. Biosecurity and Sanitation:
   • Enforce and uphold strict farm-wide biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreak.
   • Manage access control for personnel and visitors.
   • Oversee cleaning and disinfection procedures for poultry houses, equipment, and vehicles between flocks.
   • Ensure proper disposal of mortality and waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
4. Team Leadership and Training:
   • Supervise, train, and schedule farm staff and assistants.
   • Foster a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
   • Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
5. Compliance and Reporting:
   • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
   • Adhere to company standards, animal welfare audit criteria (e.g., NPIP, GAP), and food safety programs.
   • Prepare and submit regular reports on farm performance to senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Diploma or equivalent; degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a commercial poultry production environment.
• Proven knowledge of poultry diseases, vaccination protocols, and general flock health management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting farm equipment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must be physically able to perform demanding tasks in various environmental conditions (walk long distances, work in dust/ammonia).

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Certification in poultry production or animal welfare.
• Experience with specific poultry types (broilers, layers, turkeys, breeders).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role is primarily based on a farm and involves extensive time in poultry houses.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and early mornings as required by the flock's needs. On-call availability for emergencies is essential.
• Exposure to dust, feathers, ammonia, and varying weather conditions is expected.
• The role requires physical stamina for lifting, bending, and long periods of standing/walking.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Animal / Science / Veterinary