Broiler Farm Tech Advisor - Health, Hygiene & Ops

Tyson Foods; Sedaila (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a field-based poultry operations specialist to provide technical assistance to producers, focusing on bird comfort, housing, litter, and sanitation. The role includes farm visits to document conditions and adjust flock management, while coordinating with Hatchery, Feedmill and Livehaul teams to meet contract requirements.

You will monitor feed usage, collect samples, and assist with chick placements and schedules, ensuring USDA compliance and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills: clear verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills: email, templates, simple queries.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health and provide remedies.
• Monitor feed consumption and place orders when necessary.
• Pull blood and fat samples as required.
• Coordinate chick placements to farms; assist with catch schedules.
• Ensure communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments on contract farms.
• Ensure adherence to the production contract to optimize flock quality and reduce costs.
• Comply with USDA and other regulations for poultry handling.
• Coordinate weekly chick placements with Broiler and Breeder Departments.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel

Biosecurity compliance

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a field-based poultry operations specialist to provide technical assistance to producers, focusing on bird comfort, housing, litter, and sanitation. The role includes farm visits to document conditions and adjust flock management, while coordinating with Hatchery, Feedmill and Livehaul teams to meet contract requirements.

You will monitor feed usage, collect samples, and assist with chick placements and schedules, ensuring USDA compliance and cost optimization.