Farm Worker – 1st Shift – Peterson Farms – Tecumseh, NE
About The Position
This position is responsible for the daily care and handling of Smart Chicken® livestock while following company animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity standards. The Farm Worker provides daily care for birds, monitors water and feed, handles mortality, monitors farm equipment, and helps prepare poultry houses for chick placement and bird load-out, cleaning, and reconditioning. The role also includes outdoor maintenance such as mowing, grass trimming, and snow removal. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- At least 3 months of cumulative work history.
- Ability to safely operate equipment required for the position.
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities within established timeframes.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to observe livestock, equipment, and facility conditions and report concerns as required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, animal welfare standards, and biosecurity requirements.
- Ability to work overtime and respond to emergency call-ins as required by business needs.
- Ability to follow applicable company policies, programs, procedures, and standards of conduct.
- Must not have been employed by Tyson more than three times previously.
- Must have at least 90 days of separation from Tyson since their most recent employment.
- Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Operator experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care for birds in accordance with established animal welfare practices.
- Monitor water meters and ensure birds have adequate feed and water.
- Collect and properly handle daily mortality.
- Monitor farm equipment and report or address operational issues as appropriate.
- Prepare poultry houses for chick arrival and assist with chick placement.
- Prepare houses for bird load-out, cleaning, and reconditioning.
- Follow established animal husbandry practices.
- Perform outdoor maintenance duties, including mowing, grass trimming, and snow removal.
- Follow all animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and company procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
