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Tyson Foods · Tecumseh Peterson Farm - Tecumseh, NE · posted Nov 6, 2026

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

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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) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. 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. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .

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