Farm Clean Up – 1st Shift – Tecumseh, NE (Peterson Farm)

Job Details:

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-out
• Prepare chicken houses for placement and place chicks
• Operate litter conditioning machine and manure spreader
• Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry
• Conduct minor maintenance on farm equipment
• Outdoor duties include: mowing, weed spraying and grass trimming
• Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work and operate farm tractor, skid steer, weed eater and all other equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to provide minor maintenance on all farm equipment
• 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

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 instructions

Physical Requirements / Environment: 

• Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance
• Frequently (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 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 and blood, as well as fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

Rehire Consideration:

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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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