Cobb - Feed Conversion Worker

Cobb-posted about 18 hours ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Deer Lodge, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
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Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended . Job Details: Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire! Starting Pay : $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. What’s in it for you? Our competitive benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Free Telehealth Services Free Mental Health Services Well-Being Support Programs 401K & Stock Options Company Paid Life Insurance Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs Citizenship Assistance Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off. These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family! Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Position Summary: This p osition collects data in the feed c onversion houses and dissection laboratory by using measuring instruments and electronic devices. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Weigh chickens into and out of their cages
  • Record and add feed to feeders as needed
  • Collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet
  • Check bird’s heart rate and blood oxygen with pulse-oximeter following the accepted protocols
  • Dispose of dead birds as instructed
  • Feed birds according to schedules
  • Clean and disinfect houses, equipment, waterers, feeders and cages
  • Perform routine housekeeping duties
  • Segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed
  • Remove and place birds in cages according to schedules
  • Examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead , supervisor or manager
  • Monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house
  • Record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality
  • Repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc. )
  • Euthanize birds in accordance with company policy
  • Use scalpel to dissect birds into specific parts to accepted prot o cols
  • Visually score for defects in physiology
  • Use a caliper to collect data , and use a woodyrator to check for breast hardness
  • Enter weights and defects into tablet or computer
  • Dispose of dead dissect birds into incinerators
  • 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
  • Collect swab samples
  • Clean, disinfect, and haul coops
  • Maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro- foamer , sweep, mop, and other general cleaning
  • 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.
  • Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills.
  • Must have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry regarding dissection and individual feed /bird weight data
  • The jobsite is a bio secure environm ent which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
  • Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company.
  • No jewel ry 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.
  • Must use safe lifting techniques.
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may be to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Must push/pull dollies weighing up to 500 pounds
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle within the farm complex
  • Employees are regularly required to dissect chicken parts with a knife; excessive hand and wrist movements
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
  • TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment
  • TM is expected to identify , address and mitigate safety related risks.
  • The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies
  • Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Free Telehealth Services
  • Free Mental Health Services
  • Well-Being Support Programs
  • 401K & Stock Options
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
  • Citizenship Assistance
  • Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
  • Cobb Rewards
  • New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Vacations
  • Paid Holidays
  • Overtime Eligibility
  • Earned Time Off
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