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Job Details:

Pay rate: $17.20/hr

Hours: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Every other Saturday and Sunday approx. 4 hours each day, on a rotation basis shift may vary

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

Read water metersPick up daily mortalityCheck for proper equipment operationsEnsure birds have water and feedEnsure all equipment is functionalPrepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicksPrepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioningMaster and practice essential farm animal husbandryOutdoor duties include mowing, and grass trimming, snow removalAdhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulationsOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectivelyAbility to use time wisely while working independentlyWillingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goalsGood observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideasWillingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergencies as requiredMust be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines, and standards of conduct.

      Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferredPrevious experience working with livestock preferred but not required

Communication Skills

Must be able to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements / Environment:

Occasionally (1-3 hrs.):  lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balanceFrequently (3-6 hrs.):  lift/carry and push/pull (up to 10 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop, fine manipulation/hand tools, climb working at unprotected heights when on a ladderContinuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature; outside in varied weather conditions, indoors in a regulated environment, around and amongst poultry dust, odor, blood, and ammonia, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

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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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.

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