Russellville Research Farm - Maintenance Caretaker - BGPT 1st Shift

Russellville Research Farm

Position: Maintenance Caretaker – BG01 (Part‑time, 20‑25 hours per week)

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Job Summary: Position holder will work in a live production research facility to maintain various parts of the production and research process as a farm worker laborer.

• Maintain various parts of the production and research process in a live production research facility.
• Perform general farm labor tasks, including heavy lifting, shoveling, bending, stooping, twisting, and walking in wet/dusty environments and under external weather conditions.
• Follow the company’s Poultry Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Policies at all times.

• High School diploma or GED required; local college student enrolled in an Agricultural / Poultry related background preferred.
• Six (6) consecutive months of work history with one employer (as listed in application).
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team; strong problem‑solving, time‑management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, etc.) and not own, possess, or maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl.
• Must not have worked for Tyson more than three (3) times; minimum 180‑day rehire waiting period.
• Willingness and ability to perform physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Location: On‑site at the Russellville Research Farm.

Schedule: Variable, requiring flexible hours.

Work shift:

1st Shift (United States of America).

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

No relocation assistance available.

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.

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