Farm Worker Peterson Farms 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision & prescription

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Farm Worker Operator for the 1st shift in Tecumseh, NE. The role involves ensuring water and feed for birds, equipment checks, and maintaining animal welfare standards on a fast-paced turkey/farm operation.

Candidates should be able to work safely, manage time well, and contribute as part of a team. Overtime and emergency call-ins may be required. Prior Tyson experience preferred; see rehiring criteria.

Qualifications

• 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: max 3 prior Tyson periods; 90 days since last employment.

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 & 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, snow removal
• Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety conscious

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Policy compliance

Eager to learn

Adaptability

Job description

Job Details

Pay: $17.65/hr

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Job Description: This position is responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken® livestock. Responsibilities include:

• 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, 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

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Corporate Culture & Values

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.