Tech Advisor Broiler I - Forest Growout (MLO) - Forest, MS

Tyson Foods•Forest, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Broiler I provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, supporting proper bird care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation; visits farms to assess bird comfort, flock and equipment conditions, lighting settings, and bird health; and provides recommendations. It also monitors feed consumption, orders feed, collects blood and fat samples as required, coordinates chick placements and catch schedules, and ensures communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. The position supports compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and ensures adherence to USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling. It works with Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements and performs other responsibilities as needed. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and must reside within 50 miles of the Forest Growout (MLO). The role requires 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year and a valid driver's license. It is a first-shift position.

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, valid driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain a Tyson Non-DOT Driver's Manual permit.
No more than 2 moving violations within a 3-year period and no DUI/DWI convictions within a 5-year period.
Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl; must sign a biosecurity agreement covering non-commercial avian species.
Must be willing to reside within a 50-mile radius of the Forest Growout (MLO).
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, comply with company policies, critically evaluate outputs, 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 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.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.