Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker Labor PR02 - Cleanout Crew

Tyson Foods • Pocomoke City, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker on the Cleanout Crew cleans and disinfects poultry houses, removes used litter, places fresh shavings, assists with bird movement, and maintains farm equipment. The role also includes mowing or bush hogging around poultry houses and performing other farm, equipment, and facility maintenance tasks as assigned. The position is based at Pocomoke Farms in Pocomoke, Maryland.

The scheduled workweek is Monday through Friday, including holidays, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position generally averages 40 hours per week, though the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials potentially available for evenings, nights, and weekends. The position is on first shift.

This is work in a biosecure poultry facility. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; company-provided clothing and footwear are provided. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines. Work includes exposure to wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; earplugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are used as needed.

Candidates must pass a physical examination and drug screen, meet the stated work-history requirements, and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Prior agricultural or production experience is preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Requirements

• 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. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students for the past 36 consecutive months.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
• Ability to communicate orally, in writing, and comprehensively; production and receiving reports must be completed accurately and legibly by hand.
• Ability to use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing for most of the shift, walking, climbing or using ladders, frequent stooping or bending, and driving and operating farm vehicles and equipment.
• Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and comply with company 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 reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in houses 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.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may include repairing cages, pens, equipment, buildings, or fenced yards; maintaining feeders, waterers, lights, and fans; farm cleanup and litter retrieval; and euthanizing weak or ill birds according to company policy.
• Perform basic arithmetic and accurately record information according to instructions and company requirements.
• Bush hog or mow around poultry houses and maintain and clean farm equipment.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Free telehealth services
• Free mental health services
• Well-being support programs
• 401(k)
• Stock options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free education beginning on the first day, including access to 175-degree programs
• Citizenship assistance
• Discounts on programs and services through Beneplace
• Cobb Rewards incentives
• New-hire referral and referral bonuses
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• Overtime eligibility
• Earned time off
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed