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Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... Tennessee Farms Schedule: Monday-Friday Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm or until job is complete. This ...

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... DRY CREEK FARM- TNR1 Schedule : Wed-Sat (7a - 5p) Work schedule will change based upon production ...

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... Tennessee Farms Schedule: Monday-Friday Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm or until job is complete. This ...

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... Tennessee Farms Schedule: Monday-Friday Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm or until job is complete. This ...

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... DRY CREEK FARM- TNR1 Schedule : Wed-Sat (7a - 5p) Work schedule will change based upon production ...

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... DRY CREEK FARM- TNR1 Schedule : Wed-Sat (7a - 5p) Work schedule will change based upon production ...

Sow Farm Associate

Remington, IN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Description Belstra Group Farms is a pig production organization with over 20 swine farm facilities located in Northwest Indiana. Belstra is in search of individuals to fill full-time Sow Farm ...

$18/hr

Join the Cobb Family and Grow with Us! At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members ... Cobb contract farms. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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How much do family farm worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for family farm worker in the United States is $18.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a family farm worker?

Family farm workers are individuals, often family members, who work on a family-owned or operated farm. Their duties can include planting, harvesting, caring for animals, operating machinery, and maintaining farm equipment and buildings. Family farm workers are crucial to the day-to-day operations of small and medium-sized farms, often performing a wide range of tasks depending on the season and type of farm. They may work part-time or full-time, and their roles can vary greatly based on the needs of the farm and the skills of each worker.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a family farm worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Farm Worker, you need a strong understanding of agricultural practices, basic machinery operation, and general physical fitness, often gained through hands-on experience rather than formal education. Familiarity with farm equipment such as tractors, irrigation systems, and sometimes specialized tools or safety certifications is valuable. Dependability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help workers adapt to changing conditions and support the farm’s operations. These abilities ensure efficient production, safe work environments, and the overall success of the farm.

What are some common challenges family farm workers face during seasonal peaks, and how can they manage them effectively?

Family Farm Workers often experience long hours and increased workloads during planting and harvest seasons. Managing fatigue, maintaining safety with machinery, and efficiently prioritizing tasks are frequent challenges. It's helpful to communicate regularly with family members, take scheduled breaks, and use checklists to stay organized. Adapting quickly to changing weather conditions and collaborating closely with others on the farm are also crucial for a smooth workflow during busy periods.

What is the difference between Family Farm Worker vs Farm Laborer?

AspectFamily Farm WorkerFarm Laborer
CredentialsMay not require formal certifications; experience often valuedTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentOn family-owned farms, often involved in multiple farm activitiesOn various farms, performing manual labor tasks
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by family farms, common in small-scale agricultureEmployed by farms or agricultural companies, across different farm types

Family Farm Workers are usually involved in family-owned farms, often performing diverse tasks without formal certifications. Farm Laborers work across various farms, focusing on manual labor. Both roles are essential in agriculture but differ mainly in employment setting and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Family Farm Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,387 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Cobb-Vantress

Lafayette, TN • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform live hauls, vaccination, blood pull, movement, sorting, and clean out of all Cobb products and facilities.

  • Load Cobb products into modules and onto trucks for transport to farms, complexes, or processing plants.

  • Clean and disinfect poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment.


Cobb Vantress rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 75 rated research


Job description

Job Details:

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: $18.00 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

Location: Tennessee Farms

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm or until job is complete. This position averages 42 hours per week includes working holidays. Schedule is subject to change based upon production needs and season.

Position Summary:

  • This position provides general labor in vaccination, blood pull, live hauls, sorting and movement of all Cobb products serviced by the regional Grandparent operation. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs live hauls, vaccination, blood pull, movement, sorting, and clean out of all Cobb products/facilities. (35%)
  • Loads Cobb products into modules and on to the truck for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes and/or processing plant. (35%)
  • Cleans and disinfects poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment. (20%)
  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: sell dates and maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety:

  • 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:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. 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: Forklift, power tools, coops, and syringes
  • Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
  • Personal Protective Equipment Required: safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
  • Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde, disinfectants, and foamers.
  • 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)

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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.


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