Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods•Lafayette, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Farm Worker provides general labor for the regional Grandparent operation, including vaccination, blood collection, live hauls, sorting, and movement of Cobb products. The role also involves loading products for transport and cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment. Other duties may be assigned or changed as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until the work is complete. The position averages 42 hours per week, includes working holidays, and may change based on production needs and the season. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; company-provided clothing and footwear are supplied. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work includes physical activity and exposure to wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, and cold environments.

Requirements

Have 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 limit is extended 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 consecutively for the last 36 months.
Be willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform live hauls, vaccination, blood collection, movement, sorting, and cleanout of Cobb products and facilities.
Load Cobb products into modules and onto trucks for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes, and/or a processing plant.
Clean and disinfect poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment.
Sell dates and maintain a clean and organized work area, as applicable.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify safety risks, and address or mitigate them.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.