Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KY

Tyson•Robards, KY

3d•Onsite

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 assess bird comfort, manage flock and equipment or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide recommendations. It monitors feed consumption and orders, collects blood and fat samples as required, coordinates chick placements and assists with catch schedules. The position also supports communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments for assigned contract farms, helps ensure production-contract compliance to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and ensures poultry handling complies with USDA and other government regulations. The role works with Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements and performs other duties as needed. The position is based in Robards, Kentucky, and works first shift. Travel is 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience 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 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, and must sign a biosecurity agreement to avoid non-commercial avian species.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A 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 directions or recommendations.
Monitor feed consumption and place orders.
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.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs; integrate AI into daily work and apply professional judgment.
Perform other responsibilities as the need arises.