Tech Advisor Breeder I - Robards, KY

Tyson Chicken•Robards, KY

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Breeder I provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, with a focus on proper bird care and comfort. The role supports contract farms by advising producers, visiting farms to assess bird comfort and health, monitoring flock and equipment settings, and coordinating chick placements and catch schedules. It also helps ensure effective communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, Live Haul, Broiler, and Breeder departments, and compliance with production contracts and applicable poultry-handling regulations. The position requires travel of 1 to 5 trips outside the complex 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 biosecurity agreement. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

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.
Travel of 1 to 5 trips outside the complex per year.
Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
Must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl; 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.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, adhere to company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment when using AI.

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 or recommendations.
Monitor feed consumption and place feed 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 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.