Farm Worker, 1st Shift, JUNE Tecumseh Peterson Farm

Job Details: SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken® livestock. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: •Read water meters •Pick up daily mortality •Check for proper equipment operations •Ensure birds have water and feed •Ensure all equipment is functional •Prepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicks •Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning •Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry •Outdoor duties include: mowing, and grass trimming, snow removal •Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations •Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: •Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively •Ability to use time wisely while working independently •Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals •Good observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas •Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required •Must 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 preferred •Previous experience working with livestock preferred but not required Communication Skills •Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions Physical Requirements / Environment: •Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance •Frequently (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 ladder •Continuously (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 Will consider candidates with score of 1 and above. Rehires must wait a period of 90 days to be eligible for rehire. 3x rehire rule applies. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST 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. 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

Salary : $29,600 - $37,400