Cobb - Laying House Worker

Tyson Foods•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves attending to and caring for hens, inspecting eggs for quality and fitness for incubation. The role requires feeding and watering birds, cleaning and disinfecting pens, examining birds for illness, and performing various other duties to ensure the smooth operation of the breeder farm. The job operates on a Sunday to Wednesday schedule, with potential for changes based on production needs. Applicants must reside in the United States and meet specific work history criteria. The company emphasizes a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months.
If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history criteria will 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 use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift up to 30 pounds.
May be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Must regularly push or pull up to 500 pounds.
Regularly required to stand (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Feeds and waters birds according to schedules.
Cleans and disinfects waterers and pens and performs routine housekeeping duties.
Examines birds for signs of illness and treats them according to instructions.
Adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house.
Records information such as egg numbers, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
Weighs flock to monitor growth.
Collects eggs.
Observes shell color and texture, and size of egg.
Places dirty or cracked eggs in paper flats.
Marks eggs for line and source identification while putting eggs in plastic hatchery flats.
Records and disposes of substandard eggs as instructed.
Packs identified eggs in plastic hatchery flats and places these flats in buggies.
Performs routine quality assurance procedures to monitor egg quality and feed room sanitation.
Disposes of dead birds as instructed.
Places birds in designated pens per housing instructions.
Loads birds for processing.
Performs sample testing on birds.
Provides general farm labor to clean, disinfect and prepare housing for flock placement.
Observes bio security procedures and performs steps necessary to maintain bio security (maintain foot baths, restrict outside traffic, etc.).
Follows normal, routine safety procedures and policies and insures that other employees do so.
Clean office and breakroom area and complete laundry duties.