Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Robards, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Breeder I provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, helping ensure 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; and monitors feed consumption and orders feed. It also supports chick placement coordination, catch schedules, sample collection, and communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. The position helps ensure compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and adherence to USDA and other government regulations concerning poultry handling. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The role requires 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year and an active driver’s license. Candidates must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and must sign a biosecurity agreement. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is on 1st shift in Robards, Kentucky.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in a poultry- or agriculture-related field preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and adapting communication style to different audiences.
Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl; must sign a biosecurity agreement.
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, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position.
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 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.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy and biosecurity requirements.