Tech Advisor Broiler I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Robards, KY

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Broiler I provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, with the goal of ensuring proper care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation; visits farms to assess bird comfort, flock health, and equipment and lighting settings; and provides recommendations. It also monitors feed consumption, coordinates chick placements and catch schedules, and supports communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, Live Haul, Broiler, and Breeder departments. The advisor helps ensure contract compliance to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and compliance with USDA and other government poultry-handling regulations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The position requires travel for 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 job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl, must sign a biosecurity agreement, and must follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy. The job is on first shift. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not available.

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 the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Must travel 1 to 5 times per year out of the complex.
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.
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 are expected to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency, critically evaluate outputs, 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 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.