Cobb - Three Springs Poultry Farm Crew

Cobb•Rose, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining poultry houses and farm equipment, supporting bird movement, and performing related farm duties. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing and footwear before entry. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required, and jewelry is restricted except for medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings. Employees must agree to avoid contact with avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves wet and slippery floors as well as hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Employees must remain alert while working around equipment and livestock and follow safety policies, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. Required protective equipment 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 role may involve using cleaning chemicals such as Synergize, Virocid, bleach, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, barn soap, and Lysol. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available on the first day of full-time employment. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The allowed gap increases 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 past 36 months.
Rehires must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days; no more than three periods of employment at Cobb/Tyson Foods are allowed.
Reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Be willing and 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 using tools such as a pallet jack to lift or move loads up to 2,000 pounds.
Use safe lifting techniques and be able to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, handle or feel objects and controls, reach, balance, climb or use ladders, stoop or bend frequently, talk or hear, drive within the farm complex, and operate trailers, tractors, and skid steers proficiently.
Have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Be willing to use the chemicals commonly used in the role.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Remove used litter from poultry houses; clean and disinfect houses and equipment, including vehicles and tractors, using a commercial pressure washer.
Place new shavings in poultry houses after cleaning.
Move birds to laying or pedigree houses or to the live-haul loading area as required, and ensure wing bands are removed for birds leaving the farm.
Maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter trucks, trailers, and mechanical equipment, including completing weekly and maintenance safety checks.
Bush hog or mow around poultry houses.
Euthanize selected or weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.