Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods•Robards, KY

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Breeder I provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, supporting proper care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation; visits farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide recommendations; monitors feed consumption and orders feed; and collects blood and fat samples as required. The position also coordinates chick placements and catch schedules, supports communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms, and works with the Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements. The advisor ensures compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and adherence to USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed. The role is based in Robards, Kentucky, and works first shift. It requires 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year and an active driver’s license. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and must sign a Bio-security agreement. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times. Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. Individual contributors should integrate AI into daily work, assess outputs critically, and apply professional judgment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position is preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in a poultry- or agriculture-related field is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, ensuring mutual understanding, and adapting communication style to different audiences.
Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Must make 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year and maintain an active driver’s license.
Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl, and must sign a Bio-security 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, adhering to company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, evaluating outputs critically, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 1 year 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 order feed.
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 regarding assigned 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.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy and biosecurity requirements.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.