Tech Advisor Breeder I - 1st Shift - Wilkesboro, NC

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Job Details: 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. We offer a full range of benefits and perks including: ➢ Medical, dental, and vision insurance ➢ Telehealth services ➢ Well-Being Support Programs ➢ FSA and HSA available ➢ 401k ➢ Stock Purchase Plan ➢ Company Paid Life Insurance ➢ Short-Term & Long- Term Disability ➢ Fully Funded Education ➢ Discount Program 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. SUMMARY The Breeder Tech Advisor I position is an exciting opportunity to provide technical assistance to producers caring for our company's birds, ensuring their proper care and comfort. Key responsibilities include: Technical Assistance : Advising producers on building and equipment specifications, litter manipulation, and farm sanitation. Farm Visits : Documenting bird comfort, managing the flock, and adjusting equipment settings. Feed and Light Schedules : Directing feed and light schedules for optimal bird health and productivity. Monitoring : Overseeing bird health, egg production, body weight, and conformation, and providing remedies when possible. Sampling : Pulling blood and fat samples as required and on time. Coordination : Coordinating bird placements to farms, assisting with catch schedules, and ensuring communication between hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul. Compliance : Ensuring both producer and company compliance with production contracts to produce high-quality, cost-effective flocks and adhering to all USDA and other government regulations when handling poultry. REQUIREMENTS Education : Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred. Experience : 1 plus year in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred Computer Skills : Basic computer skills. Travel : 1 to 5 trips per year. 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. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No 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.