Tech Advisor Broiler I - Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a poultry field advisor to support producers in caring for company birds, ensuring bird comfort, proper sanitation, and efficient operations across farms in the region.

The role requires robust communication, travel to contract farms, and adherence to USDA regulations. A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field is preferred, with 1+ years in poultry or agriculture, and a valid driver’s license. Relocation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
• Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.
• Biosecurity: sign a Bio-security agreement and follow Company Animal Welfare Policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management and farm sanitation.
• Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment/lighting settings, monitor health, and provide direction/recommendations.
• Monitor feed consumption and ordering.
• Coordinate chick placements to farms.
• Ensure communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding contract farms.
• Ensure adherence to USDA and other regulations regarding poultry handling.
• Work with Broiler and Breeder Departments on weekly chick placements.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for our company’s birds and ensuring proper care and comfort. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 as 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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.

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.