Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Tech Advisor Breeder I in Robards, KY to support poultry producers with expert guidance on housing, litter, sanitation, and flock health. You will visit farms to verify bird comfort, adjust lighting and feeding, and coordinate chick placements with hatchery and live haul teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in agriculture or related field, 1+ year poultry experience, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license; travel is 1–5 trips yearly with strict biosecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
• Biosecurity: must not own or maintain any domestic fowl; sign bio-security agreement.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, monitor flock and adjust lighting/equipment settings.
• Monitor feed consumption and coordinate chick placements with farms.
• Coordinate with Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments on contract farms and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with production contracts and USDA regulations.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KYApply: Robards Growout - Robards, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: R0493365**Job Details:**This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for our company's birds and ensuring proper care and comfort. Duties will include, but are not limited to:* Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management and farm sanitation.* Visiting farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment/lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide direction/recommendations.* Monitoring feed consumption and ordering* Pulling blood and fat samples as required* Coordinating chick placements to farms* Assisting with catch schedules* Ensuring communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms.* Ensuring compliance with the production contract to optimize flock quality and minimize costs.* Ensuring adherence to all USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling.* Working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements* Performing other responsibilities as the need arises. **It is highly recommended that you attach a resume in PDF or Word format to your application.****Requirements****Education:** Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred.**Experience:** 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.**Strong Communication Skills:** Ability to convey information clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means. Proficiency in active listening, ensuring mutual understanding, and adapting communication style to various audiences.**Computer Skills:** Basic computer skills such as checking electronic mail, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.**Travel:** 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year. Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.**Biosecurity**: Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered, required to sign a Bio-security agreement to avoid any non-commercial avian species examples: chickens, ducks, birds, parakeets, parrots, etc. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.