Tech Advisor Broiler I - 1st Shift (Wilkesboro Broilers) - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods•Wilkesboro, NC

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for company birds, with a focus on proper bird care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation. Farm visits include documenting bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings; monitoring bird health and providing remedies when possible; monitoring feed consumption and ordering feed as needed; collecting blood and fat samples on schedule when required; coordinating chick placements and catch schedules; and maintaining communication among the hatchery, feed mill, and live haul regarding contract farms. The position helps ensure producers and the company comply with production contracts to support high-quality flocks at low cost through good performance, and that USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry. Other duties may include coordinating weekly chick placements with the Broiler and Breeder Departments and performing other responsibilities as needed. The position is based in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and is assigned to first shift. Travel is expected at 1 to 5 trips per year. Tyson describes a benefits package supporting team members and their families, with eligibility for benefits beginning on the first day of full-time employment. All U.S.-based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees starting on their first day of employment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Elementary computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, critically evaluating results, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to producers on proper care and comfort of company birds.
Advise producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
Visit farms and document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
Monitor bird health and provide remedies when possible.
Monitor feed consumption and order feed when necessary.
Collect blood and fat samples on schedule when required.
Coordinate chick placements to farms and assist with catch schedules.
Coordinate communication among the hatchery, feed mill, and live haul regarding contract farms.
Help ensure compliance with production contracts and support flock quality and cost-effective performance.
Ensure compliance with USDA and other government regulations when handling poultry.
Coordinate weekly chick placements with the Broiler and Breeder Departments as needed.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.