Tech Advisor Broiler I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods•Robards, KY

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds and supports 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; and monitors feed consumption and orders feed. It also coordinates chick placements, assists with catch schedules, and facilitates communication among the Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. The position helps ensure compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and adherence to USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling. Additional responsibilities may be performed as needed. The role requires 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips 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. The candidate 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. Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in a poultry- or agriculture-related field 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 maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl and 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, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, and validating outputs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position.
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 the need arises.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy and biosecurity requirements.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.