Growout Lead PR04L

Tyson Foods•Rose, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Growout Lead assists with supervising, supporting, and training Grow Team Members who care for birds in growout houses. The role includes inspecting birds to assess their quality and progress and performing related growout-house duties. Other duties may be assigned, including weighing birds weekly, maintaining and sanitizing facilities and equipment, vaccinating or isolating birds, administering medications, and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy. The position is based at Three Springs Farm. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, and covers up to four weekends per year. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift role. Starting pay is $21.20 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not allowed except for medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement not to own or be around avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves farm environments and substantial physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and driving within the farm complex.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have at least six months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional employment gaps greater than six months in the past 36 months, subject to the stated exceptions for layoffs or child or elder care and for full-time students.
Lead positions must maintain four or fewer attendance points.
Must be willing to sign an agreement not to own or be around avian species and to comply with company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving items up to 2,000 pounds with tools such as a pallet jack.
Must communicate opinions and concerns accurately.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising and supporting Grow Team Members and training them to care for birds in growout houses.
Feed and water birds according to schedules; inspect water lines, remove and dispose of mortality, and examine birds for signs of weakness or illness.
Use a farm truck to pull a trailer to feed conversion houses, load birds for transfer, and move birds into growout houses and appropriate pens.
Calculate pen sizes based on the number of birds expected, set pen partitions, and ensure adequate feeder, water, and bird space.
Manage floor conditions by turning or adding shavings and checking ventilation.
Sort birds by breast size and assist the farm crew with killvac.
Collect weekly samples for the corporate lab, including cleft palate swabs, feed, and shavings samples.
Weigh birds weekly to assess their quality and progress.
Maintain and sanitize breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles.
Vaccinate and isolate birds as part of disease control, administer medications as needed, and euthanize weak or ill birds according to company policy.
Follow applicable safety procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.