Tech Advisor Broiler I

Tyson Foods; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a technical specialist to support producers caring for company birds, advising on care, equipment, litter, and sanitation. You will visit farms to monitor bird comfort, health, and flock performance, and coordinate with hatchery, feedmill, and livehaul teams to optimize contracts and costs.

The role requires a bachelor’s in agriculture or related field, 1+ year poultry experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills; ability to convey information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in active listening, ensuring mutual understanding, and adapting communication style to various audiences.
• Basic computer skills such as checking email, data entry into templates, or creating simple queries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to producers on bird care, building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor health, and provide remedies when possible.
• Monitor feed consumption and order as necessary; pull blood and fat samples as required.
• Coordinate chick placements to farms and assist with catch schedules.
• Ensure communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments regarding contract farms.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & written

Documentation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details:Summary :This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for the company's birds regarding the proper care and comfort. Duties would include, but are not limited to :A dvising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.Visiting f arm s to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health, and provid e remedy when possible.Monitoring feed consumption and ordering if necessaryP ulling blood and fat samples as requiredC oordinating chick placements to farmsAssisting with catch schedulesE nsuring communication among H atchery, F eedmill , and L ivehaul departments regarding their contract farms .E nsuring compliance with the production contract to optimize flock quality and minimize costs .E nsuring adherence to all USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling.W orking with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placementsP erforming other responsibilities as the need arises.RequirementsEducation: 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 trips per year.Additional Requirement: Must not own, possess , or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl.Relocation Assistance Eligible:YesWork 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.