Tyson Foods Incorporated

Job Details:
Location: Dry Creek Farm-TNR1
Schedule: Monday -Thursday: Friday
Hours: 6 AM – 1:30 PM; 6 AM – 10 AM including holidays.
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends
positions- $16.00/hour
Competitive benefits, including:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hire
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition-free programs at high-quality schools, including college degrees, certificates,
high school completion, English language learning courses, and more.
New hire Referral Incentives and Sign-On Bonus
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays
Over time eligibility
Earned time off
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the collection of all biotechnology samples for the genetic gain of pedigree chickens. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have valid driver’s license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collect blood samples from Pedigree birds to monitor bird health and diseases (25%)
Cleans and sanitizes sampling and blood testing instruments (15%)
Perform simple math as part of recording information according to instructions for sampling of pedigree chickens (50%)
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: move birds as required to other houses per house schedule; clean and disinfect the equipment and vehicles used in moving birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm; help laundry staff as needed; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy; off-farm shopping for supplies; may travel to various farms for training and implementation of procedures when studies are being done with duration of 1 week at a time may be expected (10%)
Biosecurity/Animal Welfare:
The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds, utilizing 2 Team Members, to move items such as bird coops; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 250 pounds such as stacks of bird coops. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment: Tablet, Scanner, Pipette, Syringes, Vehicle, Pressure Washer
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, etc.
Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
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