Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KY

0006 Tyson Chicken, Inc.; Robards (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a field-focused technical support role to assist producers caring for our poultry. The position involves advising on building specs, litter management, and farm sanitation, as well as visiting farms to document bird comfort and health, and coordinating chick placements across contracts.

The role requires effective communication, willingness to travel 1–5 trips per year, and the ability to work with Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul teams while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1+ years in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in basic computer use and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specs, litter management and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, monitor health and adjust equipment/lighting.
• Coordinate chick placements; manage pull schedules and farm communications.
• Ensure compliance with USDA and other regulations and assist with cost optimization.

Skills

Strong communication

Active listening

Clear verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural field

Job description

Job Details

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.

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)

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.

Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.