Job Details:

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. 

Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Starting wage - $17.50/hour

Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends

Competitive benefits, including:

*Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hire

*Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

*Short and Long Term Disability

*Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

*401(k)

*Stock Purchase Plan

*Tuition-free programs at high-quality schools, including college degrees, certificates, high school completion, English language learning courses, and more.

*New hire Referral Incentives and Sign-On Bonus

*Paid Vacations

*Paid Holidays

* Over time eligibility

* Earned time off

Company: Cobb

Location:  Tennessee Farms

Schedule:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. 

Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm or until job is complete. This position averages 42 hours per week includes working holidays. Schedule is subject to change based upon production needs and season.

Position Summary:

• This position provides general labor in vaccination, blood pull, live hauls, sorting and movement of all Cobb products serviced by the regional Grandparent operation. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs live hauls, vaccination, blood pull, movement, sorting, and clean out of all Cobb products/facilities. (35%)
• Loads Cobb products into modules and on to the truck for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes and/or processing plant. (35%)
• Cleans and disinfects poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment. (20%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  sell dates and maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.  Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company.  No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.  Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds at times.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Tools and Equipment: Forklift, power tools, coops, and syringes

• Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.  Ear plugs will be used as needed.   NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used:  Formaldehyde, disinfectants, and foamers.
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.  TM is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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