Cobb - Biotech Worker

Cobb-Vantress•Monticello, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the collection of all biotechnology samples for the genetic gain of pedigree chickens. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have valid driver’s license.
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 use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds, utilizing 2 Team Members, to move items such as bird coops; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 250 pounds such as stacks of bird coops.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
TM 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.
TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples from Pedigree birds to monitor bird health and diseases (25%)
Cleans and sanitizes sampling and blood testing instruments (15%)
Perform simple math as part of recording information according to instructions for sampling of pedigree chickens (50%)
Move birds as required to other houses per house schedule
Clean and disinfect the equipment and vehicles used in moving birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm
Help laundry staff as needed
Properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy
Off-farm shopping for supplies
May travel to various farms for training and implementation of procedures when studies are being done with duration of 1 week at a time may be expected (10%)