Tech Advisor Breeder I

Tyson Foods•Eufaula, AL

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/lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide recommendations; and monitors feed consumption and ordering. The position also supports sample collection, chick placement coordination, and catch scheduling, and facilitates communication among the Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. The role helps ensure compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, as well as adherence to USDA and other government regulations governing poultry handling. It works with the Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements and performs other responsibilities as needed. The position requires 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year and an active driver’s license. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and must sign a biosecurity agreement covering non-commercial avian species. 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, comply with company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. Individual contributors should integrate AI into their work, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment.

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 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.
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.
Must use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, and apply 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/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 the 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 comply with biosecurity requirements.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, and validate AI-generated outputs.