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At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.
*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing 40 company broiler barns.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee a team of 16-20 people to prepare barns for grow out of chickens, and load out, clean outs, and any changes to placement schedule at farm.
• Collect and report data on daily mortality, daily water consumption and feed bin inventories
• Order proper feed rations from appropriate feel mill
• Schedule feed deliveries
• Scheduling of all farm labor
• Maintain proper growing conditions in all houses while assuring compliance with all Organic and Certified Human Regulations
• Adhere to all biosecurity program regulations
• Maintain farm budget
• Manage staffing needs in collaboration with HR team
• Responsible for overseeing grounds-keeping.
• Required to attend all department training sessions

REQUIREMENTS:
*Housing provided on the company farm. Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to innovate, execute and involve the Farm Team with passion
• Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Computer skills, MS Word, Excel database and email.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Able to be on feet throughout entire shift
• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and inside a warm, humid environment containing a slight chicken odor
• Ability to handle dead birds and perform gross necropsy
• Possess valid driver's license.

Education:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in animal science, agriculture or related field preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience in the agriculture field, preferably poultry and general knowledge of animal science and agriculture preferred

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret training periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of manager, clients, customers and the general public.

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Stand/Walking: Continuously (8 or more hours)
• Grasp: Continuously (picking up product to cut)
• Pull/Push: Occasionally (5-8 lbs of product toward work area)
• Lift/Carry: Continuously (2-12 ounces) frequently (up to 20-40 lbs.)
• Other Physical Requirements: Bend/Stoop occasionally
• Physical Environment: Continuously - Working around moving machinery, working in a cold environment (28-34 degrees F).

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
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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