Operations Associate - Live Production - Springdale, Arkansas at Tyson Foods

Job Details:

This position is responsible for learning all aspects of Live Production operations by working with the Team to learn how to promote a safe working environment and general live production needs. This position will learn the live operations facilities consisting of:  Hatchery, Feed mill, Live haul, Breeders, & Broilers. The position will be directed in instruction as to learn how the various live areas work together for the full process. 

Some of the duties will include:

• Ensuring communication between hatchery, feed mill, vaccination crews, and live-haul as it pertains to their contract farms.
• Farm visits including management of flock and growing relationships with contract growers:

• Learning to advise 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 as well as monitoring feed consumption and ordering feed.
• Ensuring in all areas including USDA, Animal Welfare, and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry.
• Observing and learning the above duties will prepare the trainee for the responsibility of being a technician or supervisor over a specific area as assigned. 
• Other duties as required.. 

Observing and learning the above duties will prepare the trainee for the responsibility of being a technician or supervisor over a specific area as assigned. Trainee must understand the management of all areas of Live production.

 REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelors degree in agricultural areas or equivalent is preferred.

Experience: Experience is not required but internships in these areas is recommended.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Knowledge of spreadsheets and email is needed.

Travel: Requires travel within the complex.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Live Production Manager

Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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 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.