Tech Advisor Broiler I - Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds, with a focus on proper bird care and comfort. The role advises producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management, and farm sanitation; visits farms to assess bird comfort, flock conditions, equipment and lighting settings, and bird health; and provides recommendations. It also monitors feed consumption, orders feed, 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. The role supports compliance with production contracts to optimize flock quality and minimize costs, follows USDA and other government regulations for poultry handling, and coordinates weekly chick placements with the Broiler and Breeder Departments. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The position is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and is listed for first shift. Travel involves one to five out-of-complex trips per year. A valid, active driver’s license is required. Applicants must meet the stated biosecurity restrictions, sign a biosecurity agreement, and follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
At least one 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.
One to five 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 covering non-commercial avian species.
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.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment when using AI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent relevant experience.
At least one 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 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.