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Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!
At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!
Starting Pay: $21.20 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.
What’s in it for you?
Our competitive benefits include:
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
· Free Telehealth Services
· Free Mental Health Services
· Well-Being Support Programs
· 401K & Stock Options
· Company Paid Life Insurance
· Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
· Citizenship Assistance
· Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
· Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.
These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!
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.
Requirements: Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Company: Cobb
This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by insuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly. This position will also monitor all equipment to insure it is working properly and notify the supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Job Title: Poultry Farm Worker Ops Lead
Location: Pocomoke, Maryland
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hours: 6:30am – 2:30pm - Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
Pay: Starting pay - $21.20/hour
Position Summary
- This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by insuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly. This position will also monitor all equipment to insure it is working properly and notify the supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
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- Provides general farm labor to vaccinate birds and move birds to designated houses; placing new shavings in poultry houses; maintaining and cleaning farm (vaccinating) equipment. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Must be able to read, write and have simple math [addition, subtraction, multiplication and division] skills.
- Must have Valid Driver’s License, 1 year verifiable Driving experience with clean safety record
- Must be able to achieve and maintain a respirator certification: TM’s must remain clean shaven during all scheduled work hours.
- Experience: Demonstrated previous experience in a lead/supervisory role and/or a minimum of 6 months in poultry related field.
- Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Vaccinate and move birds as required to feed conversion houses, growing houses, laying houses or live haul loading area (40%)
- Set-up of poultry houses including cages, shavings, and spraying of pesticides (10%)
- Clean and disinfect equipment and vehicles used in moving birds, supplies or equipment on the farm (10%)
- Performs simple math [addition, subtraction, multiplication and division] as part of recording information according to instructions and Cobb standards ie: bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality (20%)
- Wash and dry laundry daily [morning and afternoon] as per schedule by Manager (10%)
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
- These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: repairing cages, pens, equipment; farm cleanup such as garbage/litter retrieval; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (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 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 to move items such as partitions, cages, bird coops; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 2000 pounds such as skids of supplies, shavings, etc. 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; proficiently operate trailer/tractor/skidsteer/hyster. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
- The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Tools and equipment: Vaccination Gun, Pressure Washer, Syringe, Vehicle
- Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
- 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, My-T-Kleen Barnwash, Lysol, Formaldehyde, Pesticide, etc.
- 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:
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1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Pay Range/Rate:
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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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Skills Required
- At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Valid driver's license and one year of verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record
- Ability to achieve and maintain respirator certification; must remain clean-shaven during scheduled work hours
- Previous lead or supervisory experience and/or at least six months of poultry-related experience
- Lead employees must maintain four or fewer attendance points
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and use safe lifting techniques
- Ability to operate or become proficient with farm vehicles and equipment, including trailer, tractor, skid steer, Hyster, and pallet jack
- Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, and other physical job requirements
- Willingness to work in wet, slippery, hot, cold, dusty, icy, and snowy conditions
- Willingness to comply with farm biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, PPE, respiratory protection, hazard communication, and lockout/tagout requirements
- Willingness to avoid contact with avian species and sign the company biosecurity and animal welfare agreement
- Previous agricultural or production experience
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tyson Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Tyson Foods.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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