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

Job Details:
Farm Worker – 1st Shift – Peterson Farms – Tecumseh, NE
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.
Requirements:
3 months cumulative work history, operator experience preferred

Rehire Eligibility
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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