Farm Worker Labor - 1st Shift - Tecumseh Peterson Farm
Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Job Details:

Pay: $17.20/hr

Hours: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Every other Saturday and Sunday approx. 4 hours each day, on a rotation basis shift may vary

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken® livestock.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Read water meters

• Pick up daily mortality

• Check for proper equipment operations

• Ensure birds have water and feed

• Ensure all equipment is functional

• Prepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicks

• Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning

• Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry

• Outdoor duties include: mowing, and grass trimming, snow removal

• Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively

• Ability to use time wisely while working independently

• Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals

• Good observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas

• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

• Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines and standards of conduct.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance

• Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry and push/pull (up to 10 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop, fine manipulation/hand tools, climb working at unprotected heights when on a ladder

• Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature; outside in varied weather conditions, indoors in a regulated

environment, around and amongst poultry dust, odor, blood, and ammonia, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

Requirement: 6-month Production experience listed on application (can be combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.
• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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