Cobb Poultry Farm Worker Labor PR02 - Blood & Vaccine Crew

Tyson Foods•Pocomoke City, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker on the Blood & Vaccine Crew provides general farm labor, including vaccinating birds and moving them to designated poultry houses or loading areas. The role also involves preparing poultry houses, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and vehicles, recording production information, and completing daily laundry. Other assigned duties may include cage and equipment repairs, farm cleanup, and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy. Production paperwork and computer-based data entry must be completed accurately. This job is performed in a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and agree to avoid contact with avian species. The work includes operating vehicles and farm equipment and working on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., subject to change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with possible shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs or child/elder care and for full-time students.
Valid permanent driver’s license and one year of verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record.
Ability to pass a physical examination and drug screen.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, understand instructions, and complete production or receiving reports accurately and legibly.
Ability to use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Willingness to sign and abide by the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare agreements, including an agreement to avoid avian species.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Vaccinate and move birds to feed conversion houses, growing houses, laying houses, or live-haul loading areas.
Set up poultry houses, including cages, shavings, and pesticide spraying.
Clean and disinfect equipment and vehicles used to move birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm.
Record information such as bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality using simple math and according to instructions and company standards.
Wash and dry laundry daily, morning and afternoon, according to the manager’s schedule.
Complete production paperwork and computer-based tracking system data entry accurately.
Perform other assigned work, which may include repairing cages, pens, or equipment; farm cleanup; and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.