Breeder Tech Advisor I - Franklin Office

Tyson • Franklin, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for company's birds in regards to the proper care and comfort.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred
• 1 plus years in farm or animal husbandry preferred
• Basic computer skills
• 1 to 5 trips per year
• Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Advising producers regarding building and equipment specifications
• Litter manipulation and farm sanitation
• Documenting bird comfort
• Management of the flock and equipment settings
• Monitoring bird health and providing remedy when possible
• Monitoring feed consumption and ordering feed if necessary
• Pulling blood and fat samples on time when required
• Coordinating chick placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules
• Ensuring communication between hatchery feed mill and live haul as it pertains to their contract farms
• Insuring producer and company are in compliance with the production contract so as to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost due to good performance
• Ensuring all USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry
• Overseeing adherence of Tyson’s animal welfare policy on farms by the growers
• Working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements
• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level