Cobb - 1st Shift Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for vaccination and movement of Cobb products serviced by the Cobb Grandparent operation. The role is based on North Carolina farms and typically averages 40 hours per week. Work is Monday through Friday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00 a.m. and potentially as early as midnight as needed, continuing until the job is complete. Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted schedule. The jobsite is biosecure. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry except medical ID jewelry, and must agree to avoid contact with avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Employees will be trained in applicable safety procedures. Work includes handling chemicals and working in varied, sometimes wet or slippery conditions. The role requires meeting the stated physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than six months in the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs, full-time study, birth of a child, or child or elder care.
Must reside in the United States and be available for an in-person interview.
Must be willing to sign and follow the company's biosecurity and animal welfare agreements and avoid avian species.
Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift or move up to 30 pounds and sometimes lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Must perform duties that regularly require standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, talking or hearing, and driving between job sites.
Must be able to meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Must use required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals, including safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs or ear muffs are used as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Vaccinate GP chickens (50%).
Move pullets (40%).
Move spike males (5%).
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include operating high-pressure and regular water hoses, maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizers, cleaning and disinfecting Cobb vehicles, and keeping the work area clean and organized.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and other company policies.