Job Details:

Hours: 11:00am - 7:30pm

Pay: $18.45/hr

Seasonal Only Position - Anticipated the need through the end of February.

SUMMARY:  This position is located at the Company owned farms and works directly with the Farm Manager and co-workers to prepare chicken houses for the arrival of new chicks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare chicken houses for clean-outPrepare chicken houses for placement and place chicksOperate litter conditioning machine and manure spreaderMaster and practice essential farm animal husbandryConduct minor maintenance on farm equipmentOutdoor duties include: mowing, weed spraying and grass trimmingAdhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulationsOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work and operate farm tractor, skid steer, weed eater and all other equipment safely and effectivelyAbility to provide minor maintenance on all farm equipmentAbility 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 emergency situations as required

Physical Requirements / Environment: 

Occasionally (1-3 hrs.):  crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balanceFrequently (3-6 hrs.):  lift/carry push/pull (up to 45 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 and blood, as well as fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

Requirements: 6-month Production experience listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).

Rehire Consideration:

Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered. 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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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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