Breeder Tech Advisor I - Full Time, 1st Shift - Humboldt, TN
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Details:

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At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment. The Humboldt Plant also has an On-site Tyson Learning Center (child daycare center).

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for company's birds in regards to the proper care and comfort.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advising producers regarding building and equipment specifications
  
• Litter manipulation and farm sanitation
  
• 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 Ensuring communication between hatchery feed mill and live haul as it pertains to their contract farms
  
• Insuring producer and company are in compliance with the production contract so as to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost due to good performance
  
• Ensuring all USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry
  
• Working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements
  
• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor s degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience: 1 plus years in farm or animal husbandry in poultry preferred.

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

Communication Skills: Basic written and verbal skills

Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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