Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Monticello, KY

3d•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, mowing or bush hogging around poultry houses, and maintaining farm equipment. The position also includes repairs and general farm cleanup, and other duties may be assigned as production needs change. The job is based at a biosecure farm facility. Employees must shower and change into company-provided clothing and footwear before entering, follow company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines, and agree to avoid contact with avian species. Work involves wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. The employee must follow safety procedures, including requirements for hazard communication, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with occasional holidays, from 5:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. The position is nonexempt and reports to the Senior Supervisor, Farm. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform outdoor duties in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other inclement weather, while following company safety procedures.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally using equipment such as a pallet jack to move loads up to 2,000 pounds.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the company's Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.

Nice To Haves

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 and equipment, including vehicles and tractors, using a commercial pressure washer; and place new shavings after cleaning.
Move birds as needed 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, or fenced yards, including feeders, waterers, lights, and fans.
Perform farm cleanup, including garbage and litter retrieval.
Euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Mow or bush hog around poultry houses and perform other assigned duties.