Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker - Southwest Farm

Tyson Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K & Stock options

Education assistance

Job summary

Cobb in Siloam Springs, AR is hiring for general labor in poultry production. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Benefits start day 1 and include health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) & stock options, life insurance, and education assistance. The role involves biosecurity, cleaning, vaccination tasks and movement of products across facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in a biosecure environment.
• Ability to work a first shift schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs selection, vaccination, blood pull, movement and clean out of Cobb products.
• Loads products into modules and transports to designated processing plants.
• Cleans and disinfects poultry houses, vehicles, modules and equipment.
• Assists with research tasks and adheres to safety and biosecurity guidelines.
• Follows all required safety policies and PPE usage.

Skills

Stamina

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

Job Details:Job DescriptionJoin 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 InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityFree Telehealth ServicesFree Mental Health ServicesWell-Being Support Programs401K & Stock OptionsCompany Paid Life InsuranceFree Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programsCitizenship AssistanceDiscounts on thousands of programs and services through BeneplaceAdditionally, 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. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!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 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/Tyson Foods.Company: CobbSchedule : Monday through FridayHours : 5:00 am – 1:00 pm including Holidays. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.Position Summary:This position provides general labor in the selection, vaccination, blood pull movements of all the Cobb products housed at Cobb contract farms. Other duties may be assigned.Essential Duties and Responsibilities :Performs selection, vaccination, blood pull, movement, clean out of all Cobb products/facilities. (35%)Loads Cobb products into modules and on to the truck for transport to designated processing plant. (35%)Cleans and disinfects Cobb poultry houses, vehicles, modules and equipment. (20%)Duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Participates in research trials weighing meat, handling knives and reading scales as needed, sprays insecticides as needed, collects samples of surface area with drag swabs or swabs birds for health inspection. (10%)Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements :The jobsite is a bio secure 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 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 :The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly be able to lift and/or move 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 and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex. 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 work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as 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:NoWork Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.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.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.