Farm Worker - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE (Peterson Farms)
About The Position
This position is responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken® livestock. Daily tasks include reading water meters, picking up daily mortality, checking for proper equipment operations, and ensuring birds have water and feed. The role also involves preparing houses for new chick arrival and placement, as well as preparing houses for bird load-out and reconditioning. The successful candidate will master and practice essential farm animal husbandry and perform outdoor duties such as mowing, grass trimming, and snow removal. Adherence to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations is mandatory. Other duties may be assigned. The company, Tecumseh Poultry, aims to attract, grow, reward, and retain the best talent, fostering a culture where team members can grow their careers and contribute to the community.
Requirements
- Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively
- Ability to use time wisely while working independently
- Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
- Good observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
- Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergencies as required
- Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines, and standards of conduct
- Applicant must not have worked for Tyson more than a total of 3 times prior
- Applicants must also have completed at least 90 days since their last employment with Tyson
Nice To Haves
- 6 months of production or farm experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken® livestock
- Read water meters
- Pick up daily mortality
- Check for proper equipment operations
- Ensure birds have water and feed
- Ensure all equipment is functional
- Prepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicks
- Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning
- Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry
- Outdoor duties include mowing, and grass trimming, snow removal
- Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health benefits
- Affordable life benefits
- Affordable dental benefits
- Affordable vision benefits
- Affordable prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
