Cobb - Feed Conversion Worker Temp

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brood House Feed Conversion Worker collects data and performs house checklists in brood feed conversion houses. The role includes maintaining bird and feed records, checking bird health, caring for birds, maintaining and cleaning houses and equipment, and preparing houses for operation. The worker also assists with the daily collection of breast-quality data in brood and feed conversion houses in the Dissection Laboratory. Other duties may be assigned as production needs require. The position is located at the Tennessee Pedigree Complex in Deer Lodge, Tennessee. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 5:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., and is typical of a 40-hour work week. The schedule may change based on production needs. This is a temporary position. Temps start at $16.90 per hour; additional shift differential is available for evenings, nights, and weekends. The jobsite is biosecure. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; appropriate clothing and footwear are provided. Workers must agree to avoid contact with avian species and sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines. The role involves wet, slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required personal protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, face shields, chemical and cutting gloves, waterproof aprons, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators may be used as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must have basic computer skills for data entry and individual feed and bird weight data.
Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the permitted gap is increased to 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species, including chickens, ducks, and birds.
Must be willing to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and sometimes up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling dollies weighing up to 500 pounds.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, and driving within the farm complex.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect data and perform house checklists in brood feed conversion houses.
Scan chickens into and out of cages; record and add feed to feeders as needed; and feed birds according to schedules.
Collect and enter information such as bird weights, feed weights, added feed, and mortality using a computer, tablet, or pen and paper.
Check bird heart rate and blood oxygen using a pulse oximeter and accepted protocols.
Dispose of dead birds as instructed and examine birds for signs of illness, reporting problems to a lead, supervisor, or manager.
Clean and disinfect houses, equipment, waterers, feeders, and cages; perform routine housekeeping duties.
Segregate birds according to line, and remove and place birds in cages according to schedules.
Monitor controls and thermostats regulating poultry-house temperature and humidity.
Repair, align, and construct cages, pens, and equipment, including feeders, water lines, lights, and vents.
Assist Lixi team members with daily breast-quality data collection by scanning bands and presenting birds for data collection.
Catch birds in brood houses, assist with cleanup and needed equipment, and return birds to their respective cages.
Prepare houses weekly by ensuring biosecurity, staging and placing shavings in cages, filling barrels and feeders with feed, checking and bleeding water lines, and ensuring the house is operational.
Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and sanitize storage areas, breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; clean incinerators.
Inspect and weigh birds weekly to assess quality and progress; scan, band, and move birds; maintain grounds; and organize breeder tags.
Euthanize selected or weak or ill birds according to company policy; collect swab samples; wash, disinfect, and haul coops; and maintain foot baths, hand sanitizer, and hydro-foamers.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.