This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for company's birds in regards to the 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.
Monitoring feed consumption and pulling blood and fat samples on time.
When required, coordinating bird placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules.
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 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
Experience: 1+ years in poultry with growout experience 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)
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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