Tech Advisor Broiler I - 1st Shift (Wilkesboro Broilers) - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson•Wilkesboro, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers who care for company birds, advising them on proper bird care and comfort. The role supports producer compliance with production contracts and applicable USDA and other government regulations, with the goal of producing high-quality flocks at the lowest cost through good performance. The advisor visits farms to document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings; advises on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation; monitors bird health and feed consumption; and provides remedies when possible. The position also pulls blood and fat samples when required, orders feed when necessary, coordinates chick placements, helps with catch schedules, and communicates among hatchery, feedmill, and livehaul regarding contract farms. Other duties may include coordinating weekly chick placements with the Broiler and Breeder Departments and performing other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
At least 1 year of experience.
Elementary computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Travel of 1 to 5 trips per year.
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, and validating AI-generated outputs.
For individual contributors: ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment when using AI.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to producers caring for company birds regarding proper care and comfort.
Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
Visit farms and document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
Monitor bird health and provide remedies when possible.
Monitor feed consumption and order feed when necessary.
Pull blood and fat samples on time when required.
Coordinate chick placements to farms and assist with catch schedules.
Ensure communication among the hatchery, feedmill, and livehaul regarding contract farms.
Help ensure producers and the company comply with production contracts and applicable USDA and other government regulations when handling poultry.
Coordinate weekly chick placements with the Broiler and Breeder Departments as needed.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.