Cobb - Farm Crew Worker

Tyson Foods; Deer Lodge (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Free Telehealth

Mental Health Services

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education programs on day one

Citizenship Assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cobb in Tennessee is hiring a Poultry Farm Worker at the Pedigree Complex in Deer Lodge. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with overtime potential and holidays. It involves cleaning poultry houses, moving birds, and maintaining equipment in a biosecure environment.

Benefits start day one, including health and 401(k). Applicants should have at least 12 months of continuous work history with one employer and reside in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and limited employment gaps.
• Applicants residing in the United States and with agricultural or production experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect poultry houses and equipment, move birds, and place new shavings.
• Maintain farm equipment and perform weekly safety checks.
• Assist with bird movement and general farm duties as needed.

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 day1 of full‑time hire! Starting Pay: $17.00 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.

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/TysonFoods.

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

Position Information

Company: Cobb

Job Title: Poultry Farm Worker

Job Grade: 6A

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position reports to: ProdMgr

Location: Tennessee, Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN

Schedule: Monday through Friday, including holidays.

Hours: 6:00am to 2:00pm. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses; removing used litter from poultry houses; assisting with bird movement as needed; placing new shavings in poultry houses; bush hogging and/or mowing around poultry houses; maintaining and cleaning farm equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove used litter from houses; clean and disinfect poultry houses and all equipment (including vehicles/tractors) utilizing commercial pressure washer on wet/slick floor; place new shavings in houses following cleaning (70%).
• Move birds as required to growing houses, laying/ pedigree houses or live haul loading area. Ensuring all wingbands have been removed for load outs for birds leavings the farm (10%).
• Maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter truck, trailers, and mechanical equipment while providing all weekly and maintenance safety checks (10%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities, and Activities

These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Maintain and assist with housekeeping standards in the working areas; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of storage areas, breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; moving birds, grounds‑keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ ill birds in accordance with company policy; assist in special or non‑routine projects both inside and outside of the department; repairs cages, pens, equipment and buildings or fenced yards; farm cleanup such as garbage/litter retrieval (10%).

Biosecurity/Safety Requirements

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, cages, bird co‑ops; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 2000 pounds such as skids of supplies, shavings, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex; proficiently operate trailer/tractor/skid‑steer/hyster. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Must maintain a high level of situational awareness while working around equipment and livestock.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs/muffs and rubber boots are required for different tasks. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators may be worn as needed.

Chemicals Commonly Used

Must be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, animal dye, and miscellaneous disinfectants (Synergize, Lysol, bleach, etc).

Safety

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Hourly Applicants Only

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Equal Opportunity Information

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.

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