Breeder Tech Advisor I - Franklin Office

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Job Details: 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 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 Overseeing adherence of Tyson’s animal welfare policy on farms by the growers. Working with the Broiler and Breeder Departments in coordinating weekly chick placements Performing other responsibilities as the need arises REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred. Experience: 1 plus years in farm or animal husbandry preferred Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.