Tech Advisor Breeder I

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Eufaula, AL

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, advising them on proper bird care and comfort. The role supports high-quality, cost-effective flock performance while helping ensure production-contract requirements and applicable USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry. Work includes farm visits and documenting bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings. The advisor monitors bird health, egg production, body weight and conformation, and feed consumption, and provides remedies when possible. The role also coordinates bird placements and catch schedules, monitors feed and light schedules, collects blood and fat samples when required, and facilitates communication among farms, hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise producers on proper care and comfort of company birds.
Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
Visit farms and document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
Direct feed and light schedules.
Monitor bird health, egg production, body weight and conformation, and provide remedies when possible.
Monitor feed consumption.
Pull blood and fat samples on time when required.
Coordinate bird placements to farms and assist with catch schedules.
Ensure communication among hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul as it relates to contract farms.
Help ensure producers and the company comply with the production contract.
Help ensure USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry.