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

Management Level:

84

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format and/or complete the application fully showing current and past work experience to be considered for the position.

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for our company's birds and ensuring proper care and comfort. Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter management and farm sanitation. 
• Visiting farms to document bird comfort, manage flock and equipment/lighting settings, monitor bird health, and provide direction/recommendations. 
• Monitoring feed consumption and ordering
• Pulling blood and fat samples as required 
• Coordinating chick placements to farms 
• Assisting with catch schedules 
• Ensuring communication among Hatchery, Feed Mill, and Live Haul departments regarding assigned contract farms. 
• Ensuring compliance with the production contract to optimize flock quality and minimize costs. 
• Ensuring adherence to all USDA and other government regulations regarding poultry handling.  
• Working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements 
• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises. 

 

Requirements 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred. 

Experience: 1+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred. 

Strong Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means. Proficiency in active listening, ensuring mutual understanding, and adapting communication style to various audiences. 

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills such as checking electronic mail, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries. 

Travel: 1 to 5 out-of-complex trips per year.  Must possess and maintain an active driver’s license. 

Biosecurity: Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered, required to sign a Bio-security agreement to avoid any non-commercial avian species examples: chickens, ducks, birds, parakeets, parrots, etc. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

 

Must obtain and maintain a Tyson Non-Dot Driver's Manual permit to include a valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations within a 3-year period. No DUI/DWI convictions within a 5-year period. Selected candidate must be willing to reside within a 50-mile radius of the Forest Growout (MLO).

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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.

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