Tech Advisor Broiler I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods; Robards (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a field-based technical specialist to support poultry producers in Kentucky. You will advise on housing, litter, sanitation, and equipment, and visit farms to monitor bird comfort, flock health, and lighting and feeding plans.

This role requires strong communication, basic computer skills, and willingness to travel to contract farms 1–5 times per year. Biosecurity and regulatory compliance are essential to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Strong communication and written/verbal proficiency.
• Willingness to travel 1–5 trips per year; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specs, litter management and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment/lighting settings, monitor health.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Active listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture

Tools

AI tools awareness

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 that 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.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Benefits

• 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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