Tech Advisor Broiler I - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods•Robards, KY

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Broiler I 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 or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide recommendations; monitors feed consumption and orders; collects blood and fat samples as required; coordinates chick placements and assists with catch schedules. The position also helps ensure communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms, supports compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and ensures adherence to USDA and other government poultry-handling regulations. The role works with Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements and performs other responsibilities as needed. The position is based in Robards, Kentucky, and works the first shift. It 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 Animal Welfare Policy must be followed. Team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and critically validate AI-generated outputs. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 to different audiences.
Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Must be willing and able to 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 otherwise 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.
Must use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and evaluate AI-generated outputs critically.

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 or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide direction and recommendations.
Monitor feed consumption and place 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 production contracts 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.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy and biosecurity requirements.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, and validate AI-generated outputs.
Perform other responsibilities as the need arises.