Cobb - 1st Shift Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401K & Stock Options

Education Assistance

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Cobb, part of Tyson Foods, is hiring a Poultry Farm Worker 2 (Vac Crew) for North Carolina Farms. The role supports Grandparent operations, focusing on vaccinating chickens and moving pullets and spike males to keep production flowing.

You will work a 1st shift, about 40 hours per week, with early start times and possible holiday adjustments. The job requires ability to lift up to 100 pounds, strict PPE use, and adherence to biosecurity and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer.
• Able to work 40 hours per week with shifted schedule including holidays.
• Willing to work in a biosecure poultry environment with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate GP chickens.
• Move pullets.
• Move spike males.
• Other duties may be assigned including cleaning and sanitation tasks.

Skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members thrive-both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you're eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

What's in it for you?

Our competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off. These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU.

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

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 fulltime students consecutively for the last 36 months. Applicants must be available for in person interview. Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days. Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Job Title: Poultry Farm Worker 2 (Vac Crew)

Job Grade: PR02FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position reports to: QA Facility Supervisor

Location: North Carolina Farms

Schedule: Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, including holidays beginning at 6:00AM (but may be as early as midnight as needed) until job is complete. Typically these positions average 40 hours a week.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for vaccination, movement of all Cobb products serviced by the Cobb Grandparent operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Vaccinate GP chickens. (50%)
• Move pullets (40%)
• Move spike males (5%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as operating a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizers, clean and disinfect Cobb vehicles, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety Requirements

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry. 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all Safety procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle to and from the job sites. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals; ear plugs and ear muffs will be used as needed.

Chemical Commonly Used: Phenolic based disinfectants.

Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination. Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside within the United States to be considered for an in-person interview. Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer over the past three years with no gaps in employment of over six months. (Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, birth of a child, or elder care.) Work history will not apply to applicants when they have been FULL TIME STUDENTS consecutively for the last 36 months. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Starting Wage: $18.00 / Hour Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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.