Grower Services Field Technician (ID: 4656)

• Makes daily calls on chicken farms to provide the technical consultation required to service chicks and feed, ensuring the delivery of high quality birds to MLF at the end of the growing period.
• Attends industry functions and meetings from time to time to promote Maple Lodge Farms.
• Monitors broilers throughout the growing period with a focus on the specific technical elements of the process (e.g. managing bronchitis, chick weights etc..).
• Participates in Grower Services team meetings, either in person or via conference call.
• Communicates with all Grower Services team members and senior broiler planning specialist regarding the status of accounts and the technical performance of producers.
• Working with the Grower Services Account Management Team, manage a grower list, executing the defined grower service model ensuring the defined technical requirements are met by all MLF growers.
• Coordinating in a team selling environment with the Grower Services Account Management team, to provide the support services required by the grower.
• Delivering materials and knowledge related to the services provided and data captured at the grower barns.
• Collecting and delivering data entry as required by the grower service model.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Your education & experience matters to us:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related experience and a demonstrated understanding of the production processes as it relates to broiler production including hatchery, broiler production, feed and slaughter an asset
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Team-player able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders;
• Analytical, with problem-identification , problem-solving capabilities. Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• General computer skills (MS Office), Sharepoint.

Culture & work environment:

• This position is Filed Based working with a great team!

Accessibility statement:

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying however only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.