Cobb - Three Springs Poultry Farm Crew

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Rose, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing poultry houses, assisting with bird movement, and maintaining farm equipment. Work includes removing used litter, power washing poultry houses and equipment, and placing new shavings after cleaning. The role also involves mowing or bush hogging around poultry houses and properly euthanizing selected or weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The schedule may change based on production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing and footwear before entry. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required. Employees may not wear jewelry except medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings, must agree to avoid avian species, and must follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Work takes place on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Employees must maintain awareness while working around equipment and livestock and follow applicable safety policies, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. Required PPE includes safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, hearing protection, and company-issued footwear; NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators may be worn as needed. The company provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not available.

Requirements

Must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months; the posting also mentions a point level but does not provide a value.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species.
Must be willing to sign and follow company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be willing to use chemicals such as Synergize, Virocid, bleach, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, barn soap, and Lysol.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.
Must be able to proficiently operate a trailer, tractor, and skid steer.

Responsibilities

Remove used litter from poultry houses, clean and disinfect poultry houses and equipment, and place new shavings after cleaning.
Move birds as required to laying or pedigree houses or to the live-haul loading area.
Ensure wing bands are removed from birds leaving the farm for load-outs.
Maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter trucks, trailers, and mechanical equipment, including weekly and maintenance safety checks.
Perform other assigned duties, which may change at any time.
Properly euthanize selected or weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Mow or bush hog around poultry houses.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety policies and procedures.