Cobb- Artificial Insemination Lead

Tyson•Spavinaw, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of team members engaged in the activities of collecting semen and inseminating hens in egg production areas while performing the same duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have at least 6 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.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift and control hens and roosters weighing up to 17 pounds and carry catch frames weighing up to 10 pounds for distances up to 300 feet.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor or shavings; repetitive use of arms to reach and hands to handle or feel animals, objects, or tools up to 8 hrs per day; walk; sit; or feel objects, tools, or controls; balance; bend and 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.
Requires use of hand tools such as pipettors and tips, vials; equipment such as catch frames; safe operation of vehicle to and from work area.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety goggles and/or glasses, safety goggles, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine semen testing on males (10%)
Male feed adjustments and recording fertility (10%)
Catch rooster and control for milking per animal welfare guidelines (15%)
Stimulate male and collect semen into vial, visually observe collected semen for viability (15%)
Catch hen, invert, and present oviduct for insemination per animal welfare guidelines (40%) and clean/disinfect to remove debris, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)
Farmed out to other areas of the farm (10%)
Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less. (100%)
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Collect cloacal and/or cleft pallet swabs prior to bird movement, move birds between houses, use computer to send/receive messages daily via Outlook, successfully complete authorized lockout/tagout user training, maintain adequate supply inventory and order as needed, operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure.