AI Person Labor PR03

Tyson Foods•Rose, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The AI Person collects semen from males and inseminates hens in chicken houses. The role includes inspecting semen to assess its quality and quantity and examining hens for evidence of production. Team members rotate between inverting hens’ oviducts and placing semen into the oviduct; management and leads inspect the process to ensure correct semen placement and proper hen handling. Other duties include weighing males and recording weights, adjusting feed, assisting with semen evaluation using a microscope, densimeter, and other equipment, and carrying out additional farm and equipment sanitation or bird-care duties as assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering, follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species. Company-provided clothing and footwear are used, and jewelry is generally prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. The position requires following safety policies and procedures, identifying and mitigating safety risks, and using required personal protective equipment. Work takes place in physically demanding farm conditions, including wet or slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, including holidays, generally 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; start and end times may vary and the schedule may change based on production needs.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs or child or elder care (up to 18 months) and consecutive full-time students during the past 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques and occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds with another team member.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift, walk up to 2 miles, handle objects and controls, reach, balance, climb or use ladders, bend or stoop frequently, perform repetitive wrist movements with pipettes, communicate, and drive within the farm complex.
Must have the vision abilities needed for meticulous close work, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Must work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, extremely dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Must use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, and LOTO.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inseminate hens by rotating between inverting hens’ oviducts and placing semen into the oviduct, while using correct hen-handling methods.
Inspect hens for evidence of production during insemination.
Collect semen from males while avoiding contaminants and injury to the birds.
Visually inspect semen and record quality scores.
Weigh males, record their weights, and adjust their feed.
Assist management and leads in evaluating semen with a microscope, densimeter, and other equipment; replace males that do not have acceptable semen quality.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include washing and disinfecting vehicles; setting up and cleaning AI equipment; sanitizing the AI breakroom; trimming beaks or vents; and euthanizing selected or weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety requirements and procedures.
Use required personal protective equipment and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.