Tech Advisor Breeder

Job Details

SUMMARY
:

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for the company’s birds in regards to 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; directing feed and light schedules;

monitoring bird health, egg production, body weight and conformation and providing remedy when possible; monitoring feed consumption; pulling blood and fat samples on time when required; coordinating bird placements to farms and helping with catch schedules; and ensuring communication between hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews and live‑haul as it pertains to their contract farms. In all areas, ensuring producer and company compliance with the production contract to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost, while ensuring all USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry.

Education
:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience
: 1 plus year.

Computer Skills
:
Basic computer skills.

Travel
: 1 to 5 trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible
:
No.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.