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

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telehealth Services

Well-Being Programs

FSA/HSA

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Poultry Farm Technologist to provide technical assistance to producers caring for our birds. Responsibilities include advising on housing specs, litter, and sanitation, and visiting farms to monitor comfort and health.

Travel of 1–5 trips per year is required. A Bachelor’s in agriculture or related field is preferred, with strong communication and basic computer skills to support cross-department coordination.

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 and ability to convey information clearly in verbal and written form.
• Proficiency in basic computer tasks such as emailing, templates, and simple queries.

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 when possible.
• Monitor feed consumption and order as necessary.
• Pull blood and fat samples as required.
• Coordinate chick placements to farms.
• Assist with catch schedules and communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments.
• Ensure compliance with production contracts and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

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

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.

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.

• 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: No

No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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