Tech Advisor Broiler I - Springdale, AR

Tyson Poultry•Springdale, AR

23h

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 assess bird comfort and health; and provides direction and recommendations on flock management and equipment and lighting settings. It also supports feed monitoring and ordering, sample collection, chick placement coordination, catch scheduling, and communication among departments and contract farms. The position helps ensure compliance with production contracts and applicable poultry-handling regulations, and performs other responsibilities as needed. The role 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. The company’s Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is eligible.

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 electronic mail, 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 be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 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 place feed orders.
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.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times.