Tech Advisor Broiler I

Tyson Foods; Nashville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a technical poultry specialist to support company-owned flocks in the United States. You will advise producers on housing, litter, sanitation, and overall flock care to promote welfare and performance.

You will conduct farm visits, monitor bird health, coordinate feed orders, and ensure compliance with USDA regulations while collaborating with hatchery, feed mill, and contract growers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year experience in related field.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use email and simple templates.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to poultry producers caring for company-owned birds.
• Advise on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation practices.
• Conduct routine farm visits documenting bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
• Monitor bird health and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate feed orders and track feed consumption.
• Coordinate chick placements and assist with catch schedules.
• Ensure communication between hatchery, feed mill, live haul, and contract growers.
• Ensure compliance with USDA and government regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to poultry producers caring for company-owned birds, ensuring proper bird care, comfort, and overall flock performance.

• Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation practices.
• Conducting routine farm visits and documenting bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
• Monitoring bird health and recommending corrective actions when appropriate.
• Tracking feed consumption and coordinating feed orders as needed.
• Collecting blood and fat samples on schedule when required.
• Coordinating chick placements and assisting with catch schedules.
• Ensuring effective communication between hatchery, feed mill, live haul, and contract growers.
• Supporting compliance with production contracts to help achieve the highest flock quality at the lowest possible cost.
• Ensuring compliance with all USDA and applicable government regulations related to poultry handling and production.
• Collaborating with Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1 plus years.
• Computer Skills: Elementary computer skills such as checking electronic mail entering data into document templates or creating simple queries.
• Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.

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.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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