Farm Worker - 1st Shift - Peterson Farms - Tecumseh, NE

Job Details

Pay: $19.15/hour

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the daily care and handling of Smart Chicken® livestock while following company animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for birds in accordance with established animal welfare practices.
• Monitor water meters and ensure birds have adequate feed and water.
• Collect and properly handle daily mortality.
• Monitor farm equipment and report or address operational issues as appropriate.
• Prepare poultry houses for chick arrival and assist with chick placement.
• Prepare houses for bird load-out, cleaning, and reconditioning.
• Follow established animal husbandry practices.
• Perform outdoor maintenance duties, including mowing, grass trimming, and snow removal.
• Follow all animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate equipment required for the position.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities within established timeframes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to observe livestock, equipment, and facility conditions and report concerns as required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, animal welfare standards, and biosecurity requirements.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to emergency call-ins as required by business needs.
• Ability to follow applicable company policies, programs, procedures, and standards of conduct.

3 months cumulative work history, operator experience preferred

Applicants must meet the following rehire criteria

• Must not have been employed by Tyson more than three times previously.
• Must have at least 90 days of separation from Tyson since their most recent employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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