Cobb Poultry Farm Worker Labor PR02 - Blood & Vaccine Crew

Tyson Foods•Pocomoke City, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker provides general farm labor, including vaccinating birds and moving them to designated poultry houses or loading areas, setting up poultry houses, and maintaining and cleaning farm equipment. The role also includes recording production information accurately on paperwork or in a computer-based tracking system, performing basic calculations, and carrying out other assigned farm duties. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and may change based on production needs. 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 employment. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, avoid contact with avian species as agreed, and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required. Work takes place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. The position involves extended standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, driving, and operating farm equipment. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, face shields, chemical gloves, waterproof aprons, rubber boots, ear plugs as needed, and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators as needed. The role uses disinfectants, pesticides, and other farm chemicals, and requires compliance with applicable safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Valid permanent driver’s license and at least one year of verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record.
Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
Must communicate orally and in writing and demonstrate comprehension; production and receiving reports must be accurate and legible.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, handle objects and controls, reach, balance, climb and use ladders, stoop or bend frequently, communicate, drive within the farm complex, and operate a trailer, tractor, skid steer, and hyster.
Must meet the stated employment-history criteria: at least 12 consecutive months with one employer and no employment gaps greater than six months in the past 36 months. The gap allowance is 18 months for applicants laid off or providing child or elder care. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days; no more than three periods of employment at Cobb or Tyson Foods.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Priority consideration is provided to internal applicants first.

Responsibilities

Vaccinate and move birds to feed conversion houses, growing houses, laying houses, or live-haul loading areas as required.
Set up poultry houses, including cages and shavings, and spray pesticides.
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, performing basic arithmetic as needed and following instructions and company standards.
Wash and dry laundry daily, in the morning and afternoon, according to the manager’s schedule.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include repairing cages, pens, or equipment; farm cleanup and garbage or litter retrieval; and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Complete production paperwork accurately and legibly or enter data into a computer-based tracking system.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, identify safety risks, and address or mitigate them.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.