AI Person Labor PR03

Tyson Foods•Rose, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The AI Person collects semen and inseminates hens in chicken houses. The role includes inspecting semen to determine its quality and quantity for use and inspecting 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 verify correct semen placement and proper hen handling. Other duties include collecting and evaluating semen, weighing males and adjusting their feed, assisting with semen evaluation using a microscope, densimeter, and other equipment, and completing other assigned farm and equipment tasks. The position is based at Three Springs Farm in Rose, Oklahoma. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, including holidays, with stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; start and end times may vary and the schedule may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift role. The jobsite is biosecure: employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering. Company-provided clothing and footwear are supplied. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves prolonged standing on concrete, walking, frequent bending and wrist movements, handling birds and equipment, ladder use, and driving within the farm complex. Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, or cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety eyewear, chemical gloves, company footwear, and, as needed, ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators. The starting pay is $19.05 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Meet the stated work-history requirement: at least 12 consecutive months with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The gap allowance is 18 months for applicants laid off or providing child or elder care. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques; occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 80 pounds with another team member.
Work in a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility; do not wear jewelry except medical ID jewelry, and cover body piercings with appropriate clothing.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

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; handle hens properly and inspect them for evidence of production.
Collect semen from males without contaminants and without causing injury to the male.
Visually inspect semen and record quality scores.
Weigh males, record their weights, and adjust their feed.
Assist management and leads in evaluating semen using a microscope, densimeter, and other equipment; replace males that do not meet acceptable semen-quality standards.
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 applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and address safety risks, and comply with biosecurity and animal-welfare requirements.