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Live Haul Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Tyler, TX

$14.25 - $18/hr

Primarily responsible for supervising catch operations, and scheduling drivers and loads to meet ... High School Diploma or equivalent AND minimum 2 years' live poultry experience within a similar ...

$60 - $80/hr

PRIMARY FUNCTION Primarily responsible for supervising catch operations, and scheduling drivers and ... High School Diploma or equivalent AND minimum 2 years' live poultry experience within a similar ...

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PRIMARY FUNCTION Primarily responsible for supervising catch operations, and scheduling drivers and ... High School Diploma or equivalent AND minimum 2 years' live poultry experience within a similar ...

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The Site Coordinator for the contract catchers is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts within the Live Haul department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator for the contract catchers is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts within the Live Haul department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator for the contract catchers is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts within the Live Haul department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator for the contract catchers is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts within the Live Haul department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator for the contract catchers is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts within the Live Haul department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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How much do live haul catcher jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for live haul catcher in the United States is $34.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $43.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a live haul catcher?

Live Haul Catchers are workers responsible for safely and efficiently catching live poultry, such as chickens or turkeys, in poultry farms. Their main role is to gather the birds from their housing areas and load them onto transport equipment for shipment to processing facilities. This job requires physical stamina, attention to animal welfare, and the ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced environments. Safety protocols and humane handling techniques are important aspects of the role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a live haul catcher?

To thrive as a Live Haul Catcher, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and experience or training in safe animal handling. Familiarity with specialized catching equipment, poultry transport systems, and adherence to biosecurity protocols is important, though formal certifications are not typically required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions under pressure are crucial soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the humane, efficient, and safe transfer of live poultry, minimizing stress to animals and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What are common challenges a live haul catcher faces during their shifts, and how can they be addressed?

Live Haul Catchers often work in fast-paced environments handling live poultry, which can present physical demands such as repetitive motion, heavy lifting, and exposure to varying temperatures. One common challenge is maintaining animal welfare standards while working quickly and efficiently. Team coordination is essential for safety and productivity, so strong communication skills and attention to detail are important. To address these challenges, new hires should focus on proper lifting techniques, follow all safety protocols, and seek support from supervisors or team leads when needed.

What is the difference between Live Haul Catcher vs Fish Farm Worker?

AspectLive Haul CatcherFish Farm Worker
CredentialsMay require basic certifications in fish handling or safetyOften requires certifications in aquaculture or safety procedures
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, near water, handling live fish during transportIndoor or outdoor fish farm facilities, involved in daily farm tasks
Industry UsagePrimarily in fish transportation and logisticsInvolved in fish farming operations and maintenance

Live Haul Catchers focus on transporting live fish between facilities, requiring safety and handling skills. Fish Farm Workers are involved in daily aquaculture tasks, including feeding, monitoring, and maintaining fish health. While both roles work in aquatic environments, their responsibilities and certifications differ, with Live Haul Catchers specializing in logistics and Fish Farm Workers in farm management.

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Infographic showing various Live Haul Catcher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $71,196 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker (Farm Crew) - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Pineville, MO • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Tyson Foods rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 556 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

299th of 444 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Job Details:
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 5:00 am - 1:00 pm or until job is complete. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
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
Position Summary:
  • This position is engaged in the activities of catching, identification, and movement of birds during flock housing, pullet and spent hen removal, toe/beak trimming, flock vaccinations, house cleanout & setup, sanitation, mortality disposal, and yard maintenance. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Rotate tasks of catching birds to hold for vaccination and performing vaccination on birds (20%)
  • Rotate tasks of housing: Catch birds and scan wing band for identification and place in pen to be badged (use animal tag pliers to attach badge to wing web), pen not badged, or trailer as instructed; catch birds in trailer and place in house, catch and rescan birds for identification and place in pen or cage as instructed. Continue process until all birds are housed. (20%)
  • Use wire cutters to remove wing and leg bands and badges from hens prior to live haul, catch spent hens and load into trailer for transport to live haul bay for catching and placing into modules, safely use forklift to remove empty modules from live haul trailer and load filled modules onto trailer, catch birds and operate trimmer by stepping on pedal to trim toenails and/or beaks, catch and properly euthanize pedigree birds and transport to incinerator and load incinerator for disposal (20%)
  • Remove used litter from houses, place new shavings per housing schedule, maintain litter of flocks in production (15%)
  • Runs belts and/or augers in cage, trap, and FCR houses to remove litter and spent feed, transport litter and/or feed to litter shed and operates tractor with loader to mix litter for removal by vendor/contractor (15%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Use scalpel to obtain fat samples from euthanized bird for pesticide residue testing and spread shavings on trailer floor, sanitation in any area, dispose of mortality and trash, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, and perform steps to control vegetation. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:
  • The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are 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 bend/stoop to catch and carry birds weighing up to 18 pounds per hand and lift/carry catch frames and shavings bundles weighing up to 12 pounds, move mortality weighing up to 35 pounds, lift/carry gas-powered blower weighing 25 pounds, and lift/carry weed eater weighing 20 pounds and occasionally push/pull high pressure sprayer weighing up to 90 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on a concrete floor; walk; sit; use hands to 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: Requires use of hand tools such as brooms, shovels, wire cutters, vaccination gun, stick needle, eye drop bottle, animal tag pliers, safety knife; power tools such as drill and gas-powered back-pack blower; equipment such as forklift, dump truck, skid-steer, tractor with snow plow attachment and/or trailer with gas-powered sprayer, pallet jack, flatbed truck, lawn mower and weed eater.
  • Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
  • Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Must wear company provided facial covering. Hearing protection required while mowing/weed eating, follow manufacturer PPE recommendations for herbicides.
  • Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants, vaccines, herbicides, and vehicle fluids.
  • Safety: Team member 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. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

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.
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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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