Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker Labor PR02 - Cleanout Crew

Tyson Foods, Inc.•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 new shavings, assists with bird movement, and maintains farm equipment. The position is based at Pocomoke Farms in Pocomoke, Maryland, and is intended only for team members currently working at this facility or complex. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months and must pass a physical examination and drug screen. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position typically averages 40 hours per week, but the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour. The work takes place in a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; company-provided clothing and footwear are available. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Work involves wet, 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; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are used as needed. Employees must follow safety policies and procedures, including those covering hazard communication, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment, and are expected to identify and mitigate safety risks. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Pass a physical examination and drug screen.
Communicate orally, in writing, and comprehensively; complete production and receiving reports accurately and legibly by hand.
Use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
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.

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.
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.
Perform other assigned work, including repairing cages, pens, equipment, buildings, or fenced yards; farm cleanup; and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Perform simple arithmetic and record information according to instructions and company requirements.
Operate farm equipment and vehicles as required, including trailers, tractors, skid steers, and Hysters.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Comply with biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, including required showering and clothing changes and avoiding avian species.