Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, Kentucky

Tyson Foods•Robards, KY

11d•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. Duties would include but are not limited to: Advising producers regarding building and equipment, specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation. Farm visits to include documenting bird comfort, management of the flock, and equipment settings. Directing feed and light schedules, monitoring bird health, egg production, body weight, and conformation and providing remedy. Monitoring feed consumption and pulling blood and fat samples on time. When required, coordinating bird placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules. Ensuring communication between hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul as it pertains to their contract farms. In all areas ensuring 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.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
Experience: 1+ years in poultry with growout experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.
Additional Requirements: Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl.

Nice To Haves

Experience: 1+ years in poultry with growout experience preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Advising producers regarding building and equipment, specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
Farm visits to include documenting bird comfort, management of the flock, and equipment settings.
Directing feed and light schedules, monitoring bird health, egg production, body weight, and conformation and providing remedy.
Monitoring feed consumption and pulling blood and fat samples on time.
When required, coordinating bird placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules.
Ensuring communication between hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul as it pertains to their contract farms.
Ensuring 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.