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

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Forest, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech Advisor Broiler I provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, with a focus on proper care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation, and visits farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide recommendations. The position monitors feed consumption and ordering, collects blood and fat samples as required, coordinates chick placements and catch schedules, and facilitates communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. It helps ensure production-contract compliance to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, and adherence to USDA and other government regulations concerning poultry handling. The role also works with Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements and performs other duties as needed. The successful candidate must be willing to reside within 50 miles of Forest Growout (MLO), travel one to five times per year outside the complex, and maintain the required driver qualifications. The candidate 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 at all times. The candidate must be willing and 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 adapting communication to different audiences.
Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Travel one to five times per year outside the complex.
Maintain an active, valid driver’s license and obtain and maintain a Tyson Non-DOT Driver's Manual permit.
Have no more than two moving violations within a three-year period and no DUI/DWI convictions within a five-year period.
Be willing to reside within a 50-mile radius of Forest Growout (MLO).
Must not own, possess, or maintain domestic, wild, or exotic fowl; must sign a biosecurity agreement.
Follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times.
Be willing and able 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 outputs, and applying 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 or lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide direction and recommendations.
Monitor feed consumption and ordering.
Pull blood and fat samples as required.
Coordinate chick placements to farms and 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 the Broiler and Breeder Departments to coordinate weekly chick placements.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.