Cobb - Brood House Worker

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position attends to and cares for the birds in the Brood house. Other duties may also be assigned based on business needs. The work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. The jobsite is a bio secure 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 job site 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

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience

Responsibilities

Feed and water birds according to schedules
Walk floors daily; examine birds for signs of illness and treats according to instructions; pick up and dispose of mortality
Place pen partitions according to calculations; segregates birds according to line and age of source
Clean and disinfects waterers, pens, and performs routine housekeeping duties; repairs pens and equipment (feeders, waterers, lights, fans, etc.)
Record information according to instructions such genealogy, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality
Maintain and assist with housekeeping standards in the working areas; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of storage areas, breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles, cleaning incinerators; moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy