Cobb - Brood Feed Conversion Worker - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brood Feed Conversion Worker collects data in feed conversion houses and a dissection laboratory using measuring instruments and electronic devices. In the houses, the worker weighs chickens, records and adds feed, follows feeding schedules, disposes of dead birds, cleans and disinfects equipment, prepares the house for incoming flocks, and monitors birds and environmental controls. In the dissection laboratory, the worker euthanizes and dissects birds according to accepted protocols, scores physiological defects, collects measurements, and records data. Additional duties include collecting laboratory samples, cleaning and disinfecting coops, and performing general housekeeping. The position is based in a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and agree to avoid contact with avian species. Company-provided clothing and footwear are supplied. The role requires following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or until completion, and may change with production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits begin on the first day of full-time employment. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The allowable gap is extended to 18 months for applicants who were 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.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally use wheeled dollies to move loads of up to 500 pounds.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift on concrete; walk, sit, handle objects and controls, reach, balance, climb or use ladders, and stoop or bend frequently.
Must perform repetitive hand and wrist movements while dissecting birds with a scalpel, knife, or other cutting instrument.
Must have the vision abilities specified for the role, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum 180-day waiting period and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect data and complete checklists in feed conversion houses.
Weigh chickens into and out of cages; record and add feed as needed; feed birds according to schedules; and record information using paper, a computer, or a tablet.
Dispose of dead birds as instructed, segregate birds by line and sex, and move birds into or out of cages according to schedules.
Clean and disinfect equipment; perform routine housekeeping; set up houses for incoming flocks; and repair, align, or construct cages, pens, and equipment.
Examine birds for signs of illness and report problems to a lead or manager.
Monitor controls and thermostats that regulate poultry-house temperature and humidity.
Perform simple calculations and record data such as bird weights, feed amounts, and mortality.
Euthanize and dissect birds in the laboratory according to accepted protocols; visually score physiological defects; collect measurements using a caliper; and enter weights and defects into a computer or tablet.
Dispose of dissected birds in incinerators and collect laboratory samples.
Clean, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot baths, hand sanitizer, and hydro-foamers; and sweep, mop, and perform other general cleaning.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety policies and procedures, and identify and mitigate safety risks.