Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods•Lafayette, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides general labor in vaccination, blood pull, live hauls, sorting and movement of all Cobb products serviced by the regional Grandparent operation. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds at times.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
TM is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

Performs live hauls, vaccination, blood pull, movement, sorting, and clean out of all Cobb products/facilities.
Loads Cobb products into modules and on to the truck for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes and/or processing plant.
Cleans and disinfects poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: sell dates and maintains a clean and organized work area.