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Job Description
Job Details:
This position is responsible for providing technical assistance and support to contract producers caring for company-owned birds to ensure proper flock health, welfare, comfort, and performance. The role serves as a key liaison between producers and company operations, offering guidance on poultry management practices, facility requirements, equipment operation, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
Note:
Candidates must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months. Key Responsibilities Provide technical guidance to producers regarding bird care, comfort, health, and welfare. Advise producers on building specifications, equipment operation, litter management, biosecurity, and farm sanitation practices. Conduct routine farm visits to evaluate flock performance, bird comfort, equipment settings, and management practices. Monitor bird health and recommend corrective actions when appropriate. Track feed consumption and coordinate feed orders as needed. Collect blood and fat samples according to required schedules. Coordinate chick placements and assist with scheduling bird catches. Ensure effective communication and coordination between growers, hatchery, feed mill, live haul, and other operational departments. Monitor contract farm compliance with company production standards and contractual requirements. Assist in producing high-quality flocks while controlling production costs through effective management practices. Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and all applicable government requirements related to poultry production. Collaborate with Broiler and Breeder Departments on weekly chick placements and related activities. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Minimum of 1+ year of related experience preferred.
Computer Skills:
Basic computer proficiency, including: Email communication Data entry Working with document templates Running simple queries and reports
Communication Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with producers and internal teams.
Travel:
Limited travel required (approximately 1-5 trips per year). Ideal Candidate Profile Seeking a self-motivated agricultural professional with experience in poultry production, animal science, agriculture, or live operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently in the field, building relationships with contract growers, monitoring flock performance, and ensuring compliance with company standards, animal welfare expectations, and regulatory requirements. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for poultry production are essential.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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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. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tecumseh Poultry, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tecumseh Poultry make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tecumseh Poultry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (402) 786-1000 for further assistance.
