Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker - Southwest Farm (Washbay)

Tyson Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides general labor in the selection, vaccination, blood-pull activities, and movement of Cobb products housed at contract farms. Duties may be changed or assigned at any time, with or without notice, and may include participating in research trials, weighing meat, handling knives, reading scales, spraying insecticides, collecting surface-area samples with drag swabs, or swabbing birds for health inspection. The role is based in 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 except medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be covered by appropriate clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines. The work requires standing and walking for most of the shift on concrete floors; lifting and moving 30 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds at times; and performing tasks involving sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, climbing or using ladders, communicating, and driving within the farm complex. Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are used as required. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Lysol, and bleach. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including holidays. The schedule may change based on production needs. The role is first shift. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. 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 during the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the allowable gap is 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by 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 30 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Perform selection, vaccination, blood-pull, movement, and clean-out activities involving Cobb products and facilities.
Load Cobb products into modules and onto trucks for transport to a designated processing plant.
Clean and disinfect poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment.
As assigned, participate in research trials, weigh meat, handle knives, read scales, spray insecticides, and collect surface or bird samples for health inspection.
Follow biosecurity, animal-welfare, and safety requirements and procedures.