Tech Advisor Broiler I - Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

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, flock and equipment or lighting settings, and bird health; and provides recommendations and direction. It also monitors feed consumption, coordinates chick placements and catch schedules, and helps ensure 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. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position is preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in a poultry- or agriculture-related field is 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 driver’s license.
Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl; must sign a biosecurity agreement to avoid non-commercial avian species such as chickens, ducks, birds, parakeets, or parrots.
Must follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times.
Must demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating generated outputs, and applying professional judgment.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 1 year of poultry- or agriculture-related experience.

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 or 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.