Cobb - Artificial Insemination - Bear Hollow Farm- Signing Bonus

Cobb-Vantress•Pineville, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for collecting semen and inseminating hens in egg production areas by performing all essential duties in rotation with others. Other duties may be assigned. 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.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level </= 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable.
Must regularly lift and control hens and roosters weighing up to 16 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; 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 in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety goggles and/or glasses, 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.

Nice To Haves

Arm protectors are available if desired.

Responsibilities

Catch rooster and control for milking per animal welfare guidelines (30%)
Stimulate male and collect semen into vial, visually observe collected semen for viability (30%)
Catch hen, invert, and present oviduct for insemination per animal welfare guidelines (30%)
Move birds between houses, lab sample swabs, operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)