Breeder Technician Advisor- East Texas Live- 1st shift

at  Tyson Foods

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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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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• 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