Poultry Farm Crew Member - Day-1 Benefits

Tyson Foods; Deer Lodge (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Telehealth

Mental health services

Wellness programs

Stock options

Life insurance

Education programs

Citizenship assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Overtime eligibility

Earned time off

Job summary

Cobb is hiring for a poultry farm role with hands-on responsibilities in cleaning, disinfecting, and moving birds across multiple poultry houses. The position emphasizes safety protocols, equipment operation, and physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and long shifts.

Starting pay is $17.45 per hour with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends; temp roles start at $17.35. Benefits are available from day one for full-time hires.

Qualifications

• 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer; no employment gaps >6 months in past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire rule: no more than 3 times at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• If laid off or caring for child/elder, gap increases to 18 months.
• Recent full-time student status in last 36 months may affect eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect poultry houses and equipment; move birds to growing/laying houses.
• Remove litter and manage shavings; assist with bird movement.
• Maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter truck, trailers and safety checks.
• Operate and drive farm equipment; perform weekly maintenance checks.
• Adapt to changing tasks as needed.

Skills

Poultry farming

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Pressure washer

Farm equipment

Vehicles/trators

Job description

Cobb is hiring for a poultry farm role with hands-on responsibilities in cleaning, disinfecting, and moving birds across multiple poultry houses. The position emphasizes safety protocols, equipment operation, and physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and long shifts.

Starting pay is $17.45 per hour with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends; temp roles start at $17.35. Benefits are available from day one for full-time hires.