What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st shift Farm Worker Labor - Tecumseh, NE (Peterson Farms) position at Tyson Foods Inc.?

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Job Details :

Pay rate : $17.20 / hr

Hours : 6 : 00 a.m.-2 : 30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Every other Saturday and Sunday approx. 4 hours each day, on a rotation basis shift may vary

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 emergencies 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 effectively

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

Rehiring Criteria : Applicant must not have worked for Tyson more than a total of 3 times prior. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 days since their last employment with Tyson.

Relocation Assistance Eligible :

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.

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