Tech Advisor Broiler I - 1st Shift - Eufaula, AL (Hatchery)

Tyson Foods•Eufaula, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for company's birds in regards to the proper care and comfort. Duties would include but are not limited to advising producers regarding building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation and farm sanitation, farm visits to include documenting bird comfort, management of the flock and equipment settings, monitoring bird health and providing remedy when possible, monitoring feed consumption and ordering feed if necessary, pulling blood and fat samples on time when required, coordinating chick placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules. This role ensures communication between hatchery, feed mill, and live haul as it pertains to their contract farms. The Tech Advisor ensures producers and the company are in compliance with the production contract to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost due to good performance, and for ensuring all USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry. Other duties might include working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

Requirements

Animal Welfare Check required.
MVR is required.
Bachelors degree in Agriculture or equivalent preferred.
1 year in broiler tech role preferred.
Basic computer skills helpful.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Resume in PDF or Word Document format highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Providing technical assistance to producers regarding proper care and comfort of company birds.
Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation.
Conducting farm visits to document bird comfort, flock management, and equipment settings.
Monitoring bird health and providing remedies when possible.
Monitoring feed consumption and ordering feed as necessary.
Pulling blood and fat samples on time when required.
Coordinating chick placements to farms and assisting with catch schedules.
Ensuring communication between hatchery, feed mill, and live haul regarding contract farms.
Ensuring producer and company compliance with production contracts for high quality and low cost flocks.
Ensuring compliance with all USDA and other government regulations when handling poultry.
Coordinating weekly chick placements with Broiler and Breeder Departments.
Performing other responsibilities as the need arises.