Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods•Monticello, KY

1d•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, and maintaining farm grounds and equipment. The role may also include repairs, farm cleanup, and other duties as assigned. The position is based at Strawberry Hill in Monticello, Kentucky, and reports to the Senior Supervisor. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., with occasional holidays; schedules may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift, nonexempt position. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The work takes place in a biosecure farm 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. Company-provided clothing and footwear are supplied. Work involves wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Employees are expected to follow safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits are available from the first day of full-time hire and include health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; telehealth and mental health services; well-being support programs; a 401(k) and stock options; company-paid life insurance; education programs; citizenship assistance; discounts; rewards and referral incentives; paid vacation and holidays; overtime eligibility; and earned time off. Relocation assistance is not available. Internal applicants receive priority consideration, and applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
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 providing 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.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Ability to perform outdoor duties in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other inclement weather, while following safety procedures.
Ability to use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds; tools such as a pallet jack may be required to occasionally lift or move up to 2,000 pounds.
Ability to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, handle or feel objects and controls, reach, balance, climb and use ladders, stoop or bend frequently, communicate, hear, and drive within the farm complex.
Ability to proficiently operate a trailer, tractor, skid steer, and Hyster.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must comply with jobsite rules, including showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility; no jewelry is permitted except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing.

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.
Place new shavings in poultry houses after cleaning.
Move birds as required 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.
Properly euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, including requirements for hazard communication, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.