Cobb - Brood House Worker

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brood House Worker attends to and cares for birds in the Brood house. Duties include feeding and watering birds, checking their health, maintaining pens and equipment, recording production information, and performing cleaning and other farm activities. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs. This position is located at the Tennessee Pedigree Complex in Deer Lodge, Tennessee. The schedule is either Wednesday through Saturday or Sunday through Wednesday, including holidays. Hours are generally 6:15 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., but start and end times may vary, and the schedule may change based on production needs. It is a first-shift, nonexempt position reporting to the Senior Supervisor Farm. The worksite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees must agree to avoid contact with avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves farm and livestock environments, wet and slippery surfaces, and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment varies by task and may include safety glasses or goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, hearing protection, rubber boots, and an N95 particulate respirator. Starting pay is $17.45 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Temporary workers start at $17.35 per hour. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of full-time employment. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months; the gap allowance is 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
The employment-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 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 the company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling wheeled supply skids up to 1,000 pounds.
Must use safe lifting techniques and maintain situational awareness around equipment and livestock.
Must be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, animal dye, and disinfectants.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Feed and water birds according to schedules.
Walk the floors daily, examine birds for signs of illness, treat them according to instructions, and collect and dispose of mortalities.
Place pen partitions according to calculations and segregate birds by line and source age.
Clean and disinfect waterers and pens; perform routine housekeeping and repair pens and equipment, including feeders, waterers, lights, and fans.
Record information as instructed, including genealogy, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and sanitize storage areas, breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; clean incinerators.
Inspect birds to assess quality and progress, including weighing birds weekly.
Move birds, maintain grounds, and organize breeder tags.
Euthanize selected or weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.