Cobb - Feed Conversion Worker

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

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 position collects data in the feed conversion houses and Other duties may be assigned.

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.
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 and individual feed/bird weight data.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may be required 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; 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.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

scan chickens into and out of their cages
record and add feed to feeders as needed
collect data on a computer or tablet and/or with pen and paper
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 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 weight, added feed, and mortality
repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc.)
scan bands and present birds to Lixi Tm for data collection
catch up birds in brood and assist of clean up to include equipment needed
pull birds from cages and place back in same respective cage
insuring the house is biosecure
staging shavings/placing shavings into cages with shovel
placing feed into barrels and feeders
checking and bleeding water lines
ensuring house is in prime operational state
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
scanning/banding and moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags
properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy
collect swab samples
wash, disinfect, and haul coops
maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro-foamer, sweep, mop, and other general cleaning