Cobb - Three Springs Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Locust Grove (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Free Telehealth

Free Mental Health Services

Well-Being Programs

401K

Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Free Education on day 1 (175-degree)

Citizenship Assistance

Educational discounts via Beneplace

Cobb Rewards

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb is seeking a Farm Worker at Cobb Three Springs Poultry Farm in Locust Grove, OK to support daily poultry house operations from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday with holidays. The role involves cleaning, litter removal, bird movement, and basic equipment maintenance to keep houses safe and productive.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no major gaps in the past 36 months.
• Must reside in the United States and be willing to work a 1st shift schedule.
• Prior experience in agricultural or production environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove used litter from poultry houses and clean/disinfect all equipment and areas.
• Place new shavings in houses after cleaning.
• Move birds between laying, pedigree, or live haul areas as required.
• Maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter truck, trailers, and other equipment; perform safety checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned; follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines.
• Properly euthanize selected or weak birds in accordance with policy.

Job description

Job Details: Cobb Three Springs Poultry Farm Worker

Schedule: Monday through Friday, including holidays. Hours: 6:00 am until 2:00 pm. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

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?

• 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.

Incentives

• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• 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 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: Cobb

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove used litter from houses
• clean & disinfect poultry houses & 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 laying/ Pedigree houses or live haul loading area. Ensuring all wing bands have been removed for load outs for birds' leaving the farm. (10%)
• Maintains tractors, pressure washers, litter truck, trailers, & mechanical equipment while providing all weekly & maintenance safety checks. (10%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, & activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare 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 lift &/or move, up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, cages, bird coops; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift &/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 & controls; reach with hands & 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.. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; & the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment: tractors, litter truck, commercial pressure washer, skid steer, trailers.

Environmental: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces & also in hot, dry, dusty, wet & cold environments. Must maintain a high level of situational awareness while working around equipment and livestock.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, hearing protection & company issued footwear are required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators may be worn as needed.

Chemicals Commonly Used: Must be willing to use chemicals such as Synergize, Virocid, bleach, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, barn soap, Lysol and etc.. Safety: Team member 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. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Work 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.