Tech Advisor Breeder I-1st Shift-Waldron Growout

Tyson Foods; Waldron (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Poultry Producer Support contact in Waldron, AR, to provide technical guidance to growers on housing, litter, sanitation, flock management, and bird health. The role coordinates with hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul teams to optimize performance and cost.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 1 year in poultry operations, and be available for an early morning weekday schedule with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (1 to 5 trips per year).
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, approximately 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support contact for poultry producers, providing technical guidance on housing, equipment, litter management, sanitation, flock management, feed and lighting programs, and bird health monitoring.
• Coordinate bird placements, sample collection, catch schedules, and communications between growers and Tyson Foods operations teams (hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, live-haul).
• Ensure compliance with production contracts, USDA regulations, and Tyson Foods standards while helping producers achieve high-quality results at the lowest possible cost.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Travel (occasional)

Early morning shift

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details

This position serves as the primary support contact for poultry producers, providing technical guidance to ensure bird health, welfare, and optimal flock performance. Responsibilities include advising growers on housing, equipment, litter management, sanitation, flock management, feed and lighting programs, bird health monitoring, and production performance. The role also coordinates bird placements, sample collection, catch schedules, and communication between growers and company operations teams such as hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul. Additionally, the position ensures compliance with production contracts, USDA regulations, and company standards while helping producers achieve high-quality results at the lowest possible cost.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to travel occasionally (1 to 5 trips per year)
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, approximately 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in poultry production, animal agriculture, farm operations, flock management, agricultural services, or grower relations would be well suited for this opportunity. Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship-building skills are important, as the role requires frequent interaction with contract producers and internal operations teams.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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