Tech Advisor Broiler I - Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

And more

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a field-oriented Poultry Operations role in Springdale, AR. The position involves advising producers on building specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation, with hands-on farm visits to document bird comfort, health, and equipment settings.

Responsibilities include monitoring feed, collecting samples, coordinating chick placements, and ensuring compliance with contracts and USDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and clear communication.

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 bird health and provide direction.
• Monitor feed consumption and ordering.
• Pull blood and fat samples as required.
• Coordinate chick placements to farms.
• Assist with catch schedules.
• Ensure communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill and Live Haul departments for assigned contract farms.
• Ensure compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs.
• Ensure adherence to USDA and other government poultry handling regulations.
• Coordinate weekly chick placements with Broiler and Breeder departments.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture

Job description

Job Details

• 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.

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.

Skills

• 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.

Driver’s License

• 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.

Other Requirements

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes.
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America).
• Background check: 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.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Company Culture and Values

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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