Tech Advisor Broiler I - Robards, KY

Tyson Chicken•Robards, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds and helps ensure 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; monitors feed consumption and places orders; collects blood and fat samples as required; coordinates chick placements and assists with catch schedules. The position also coordinates communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms, works with the Broiler and Breeder Departments on weekly chick placements, and helps ensure compliance with production contracts and government regulations related to poultry handling. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed. The successful candidate must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires an active driver’s license and compliance with company biosecurity requirements, including not owning or maintaining domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and signing a biosecurity agreement. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times. Travel consists of 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year.

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 possess and maintain an active driver’s license.
Must not own, possess, or otherwise 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.
All professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. Individual contributors should integrate AI into daily work, evaluate outputs critically, 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 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.