1st Shift-Broiler Tech Advisor I-Seguin, TX

Tyson Foods•Gonzales, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds and helps ensure their proper care and comfort. The advisor visits assigned farms to assess bird comfort and health, manage flock and equipment or lighting settings, and provide recommendations. The role also supports farm operations, coordinates chick placements and catch schedules, monitors feed consumption, and communicates with internal departments about assigned contract farms. The advisor helps ensure production-contract compliance to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and follows USDA and other government regulations for poultry handling. The position requires occasional travel outside the complex, an active driver’s license, and compliance with company biosecurity and animal welfare policies. The candidate must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and must sign a biosecurity agreement. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
One or more years of experience in a poultry- or agriculture-related field preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, and creating simple queries.
Travel: 1 to 5 trips outside the complex per year.
Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
Must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl; must sign a biosecurity agreement.
Must follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating outputs, evaluating results critically, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position.
One or more years of experience in a poultry- or agriculture-related field.

Responsibilities

Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation.
Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide direction and recommendations.
Monitor feed consumption and place feed orders.
Pull blood and fat samples as required.
Coordinate chick placements to farms.
Assist with catch schedules.
Ensure communication among the Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms.
Ensure compliance with the production contract to optimize flock quality and minimize costs.
Ensure adherence to USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling.
Work with the Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, comply with company policies, and critically validate AI-generated outputs.