Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson•Lafayette, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker provides general labor for the regional Grandparent operation, including vaccination, blood pulls, live hauls, sorting, and moving Cobb products. The work includes loading products into modules and onto trucks for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes, or a processing plant, as well as cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment. Other duties may be assigned, including maintaining a clean and organized work area. The position is based at Tennessee Farms and is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until the job is complete. It averages 42 hours per week, includes working holidays, and the schedule may change based on production needs and season. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available on the first day of full-time hire. This is a biosecure worksite. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not allowed except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include formaldehyde, disinfectants, and foamers. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

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 gap allowance increases to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or provided child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from the prior work-history requirement.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds.
Be willing to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, avoid avian species, and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform live hauls, vaccination, blood pulls, movement, sorting, and cleanout of Cobb products and facilities.
Load Cobb products into modules and onto trucks for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes, and/or a processing plant.
Clean and disinfect poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.