Tech Advisor Broiler I - 1st Shift - Forest Growout (MLO) - Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Telehealth services

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Education assistance

Discount program

Job summary

Tyson Foods invites applications for a Tech Advisor Broiler I on 1st shift in Forest, MS. This role provides technical support to producers, ensuring proper care and comfort for the company's birds and coordinating with Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field and 1+ years in poultry or agriculture, with strong communication and basic computer skills. Travel of 1–5 trips per year is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with clear verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, simple queries).
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health and provide remedy.
• Monitor feed consumption and order/feed adjustments as needed.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs.
• Adhere to USDA and other regulations regarding poultry handling.
• Coordinate with Broiler and Breeder Departments for weekly chick placements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer skills

Poultry/agribusiness experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

## Tech Advisor Broiler I - 1st Shift - Forest Growout (MLO) - Forest, MSApply: Forest Growout (MLO) - Forest, Mississippi: Full time: Posted Today: R0483103**Job Details:**At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment.**We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:****➢ Medical, dental, and vision insurance****➢ Telehealth services****➢ Well-Being Support Programs****➢ FSA and HSA available****➢ 401k****➢ Stock Purchase Plan****➢ Company Paid Life Insurance****➢ Short-Term & Long- Term Disability****➢ Fully Funded Education****➢ Discount Program****Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format and/or complete the application fully showing current and past work experience to be considered for the position.**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:* Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.* Visiting farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health, and provide remedy when possible.* Monitoring feed consumption and ordering if necessary* Pulling blood and fat samples as required* Coordinating chick placements to farms* Assisting with catch schedules* Ensuring communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments regarding their 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 trips per year.**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.**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.