Farm Worker Peterson Farms 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is hiring a Farm Worker Operator on 1st shift in Tecumseh, Nebraska. The role involves maintaining water meters, ensuring poultry welfare, and keeping houses prepared for new arrivals and load-out, while following strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

The position requires the ability to operate equipment safely, work independently yet contribute to a team, and be flexible for overtime or call-ins as needed. Training and safety are emphasized across daily farm duties.

Qualifications

• Must operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to manage time wisely when working independently.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow company guidelines.
• Strong observation and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• 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 and placement of new chicks.
• Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning.
• Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry.
• Outdoor duties include mowing, grass trimming, and snow removal.
• Adhere to Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate equipment safely

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to work overtime

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description

Pay: $19.15/hr

Job Description:

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

• 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

Requirements:

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

Farm Worker Operator: 6 months of production or farm experience preferred.

Rehiring criteria: Applicant must not have worked for Tyson more than a total of 3 times prior. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 days since their last employment with Tyson.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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.