Tech Advisor Broiler I - Springdale, AR

Tyson•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds and helps ensure proper care and comfort. The Tech Advisor 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; monitors feed consumption and orders; and pulls blood and fat samples as required. The role coordinates chick placements to farms, assists with catch schedules, and ensures communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. The position also ensures compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and adherence to USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling. It works with the Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements and performs other responsibilities as needed. The position is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and is listed for first shift. It requires 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year and an active driver’s license. Candidates must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and must sign a biosecurity agreement covering non-commercial avian species. The company’s Animal Welfare Policy must be followed. Team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, critically validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is eligible. Background checks may be required for certain roles.

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 make 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year.
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 covering non-commercial avian species.
Must follow the company Animal Welfare Policy.
Must use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, comply with company policies, critically evaluate AI outputs, and use professional judgment.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 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.
Follow the company Animal Welfare Policy and biosecurity requirements.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, validate outputs, and apply professional judgment.