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Summary:
The Mountain View Farm Supervisor coordinates daily breeder production and assigned research trials at Mountain View Farm. The role prepares houses, monitors flock care and feed, collects trial data and samples, maintains accurate records and applies animal welfare, biosecurity and safety requirements under the Pullet Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Coordinate daily breeder care at Mountain View Farm and verify house, flock, feed, water and environmental conditions; promptly report animal health, welfare or equipment concerns.
- Prepare breeder houses and equipment for assigned research trials, placements and cleanout activities in accordance with site and trial instructions.
- Collect, identify and record research trial data and samples according to the assigned protocol; flag incomplete or inconsistent results for review.
- Monitor feed inventory and usage, coordinate replenishment needs and report discrepancies that could affect flock care or trial execution.
- Document daily production observations, mortality, house conditions, feed usage and other measures required by the farm or research trial.
- Operate tractors, skid steer loaders and litter equipment when trained and authorized; complete pre-use checks and follow safe operating practices.
- Assist with house cleanout, litter handling and turnaround while following sanitation and biosecurity requirements.
- Perform basic checks and maintenance on poultry-house systems and farm equipment; escalate repairs beyond the role’s training or authority.
- Maintain complete farm, animal welfare, inventory and trial records and provide timely information to the Pullet Manager and technical partners.
- Carry out assigned animal welfare and biosecurity procedures, identify deviations and support corrective actions.
- Work independently and accommodate the irregular hours required for live-bird care and scheduled trial activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no direct reports or formal supervisory responsibilities. It coordinates daily farm and trial tasks within established procedures and escalates personnel matters to the Pullet Manager.
Qualifications: Knowledge of breeder production, poultry-house preparation, research trial procedures, feed inventory, animal welfare, biosecurity, basic farm equipment maintenance and accurate recordkeeping. Ability to work independently and identify issues requiring escalation.
Education
- High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Three or more years of related poultry farm or breeder production experience. Experience with research trials and farm equipment is preferred.
Skills: Ability to follow trial instructions, collect and identify samples, maintain accurate paper and electronic records, use poultry-house computer systems, apply basic arithmetic to feed and production data, and communicate clearly with farm and technical teams.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility for the company driver program when required for assigned vehicle use; company-required animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and equipment training.
Physical Demands: Requires frequent walking and standing in poultry houses and farm areas, with bending, climbing steps, stooping, kneeling and handling of birds, samples, tools and materials. Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance or equipment when required. Must wear required biosecurity and safety protective equipment.
Work Environment: Work is performed in poultry houses and outdoor farm areas with exposure to live birds, litter, dust, odors, airborne particles, moving equipment, variable temperatures and loud noise. Work schedules may vary with flock care and research trial needs.
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