Cobb- Artificial Insemination

Tyson Foods•Spavinaw, OK

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for collecting semen and inseminating hens in chicken houses. Inspecting semen to determine quality and quantity for use as well as inspection of hens for evidence of production. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the job site except 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare for insemination process by equipment set up such as: funnel/tip collection, bird platform, step stool, microscope/densimeter, etc.
Retrieval and meticulous processing of males to collect semen and inverting females to inseminate.
Replace males based on fertility numbers/ or mortality. Inspection of females for evidence of production.
Utilize microscope/densimeter to determine semen quality; utilize visual to determine semen quantity.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: washing/disinfection vehicles; sanitize AI breakroom; trim beaks/vents; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy. Farming out to other areas during down time.