Broiler Tech Advisor I- Temperanceville Growout, VA- 1st shift

Tyson Farms•Temperanceville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company's birds, with a focus on proper care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation; visits farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health, and provide remedies when possible; monitors feed consumption and places orders as needed; collects blood and fat samples as required; and coordinates chick placements and catch schedules. The position also ensures communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments regarding contract farms, supports coordination of weekly chick placements with the Broiler and Breeder Departments, ensures compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and ensures adherence to USDA and other government poultry-handling regulations. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed. The position is based in Temperanceville, Virginia, and is listed for first shift. It requires 1–5 trips per year. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and must not own, possess, or maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl. Relocation assistance is eligible. The listed base pay range is $57,000–$97,000, and an annual incentive plan is available. The company offers paid time off, 401(k), and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience.
Elementary computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Must not own, possess, or maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to producers on proper care and comfort of company birds.
Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
Visit farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment settings, monitor bird health, and provide remedies when possible.
Monitor feed consumption and order feed when necessary.
Pull blood and fat samples as required.
Coordinate chick placements to farms.
Assist with catch schedules.
Ensure communication among Hatchery, Feedmill, and Livehaul departments regarding contract farms.
Ensure compliance with production contracts 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.