Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods•Monticello, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses and equipment, removing used litter, placing new shavings, assisting with bird movement, maintaining farm equipment, and mowing or bush hogging around poultry houses. The role also includes farm cleanup, repairs to cages, pens, equipment, buildings, or fenced yards, and other duties as assigned. The position is based at Strawberry Hill in Monticello, Kentucky, and reports to the Senior Supervisor, Farm. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with occasional holidays, and the stated hours are 5:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.; schedules may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift, nonexempt position with a starting pay of $18.45 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The farm is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry at the jobsite other than medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The work includes operating farm vehicles and equipment and working on wet, slippery surfaces in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Employees must follow safety procedures, including applicable Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identify and address safety risks. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants, formaldehyde, and pesticides. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits are available from the first day of full-time employment and include health, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, telehealth and mental health services, well-being support programs, a 401(k), stock options, company-paid life insurance, education programs, citizenship assistance, discounts, paid vacations, paid holidays, overtime eligibility, earned time off, and incentives. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The permitted gap is extended to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Previous work history does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Ability to perform assigned outdoor duties in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other inclement weather, while following company safety procedures.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally using tools such as a pallet jack to lift or move loads up to 2,000 pounds.
Ability to stand for most of the shift and perform duties involving walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, climbing or ladder use, frequent stooping or bending, communicating, hearing, and driving within the farm complex.
Ability to operate a trailer, tractor, skid steer, and Hyster proficiently.
Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Willingness to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Willingness to follow company safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Rehire candidates must meet the minimum 180-day waiting period and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience.
Tractor operation and bush hogging experience.
Routine equipment maintenance experience, including oil and filter changes.
Skid steer operating experience.
Forklift certification and operating experience.
Experience operating spraying equipment.

Responsibilities

Remove used litter from poultry houses; clean and disinfect houses, vehicles, tractors, and other equipment using a commercial pressure washer; and place new shavings after cleaning.
Move birds as needed to feed conversion houses, growing houses, laying houses, or the live-haul loading area.
Repair and maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter trucks, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
Repair cages, pens, equipment, buildings, and fenced yards, including feeders, waterers, lights, and fans.
Perform farm cleanup, including garbage and litter retrieval.
Humanely euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Mow or bush hog around poultry houses and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow applicable safety procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.