Cobb - Growout House Worker

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grow out House Worker attends to and cares for birds in growout houses, inspecting them to determine quality and progress. The position is based at the Tennessee Pedigree Complex in Deer Lodge, Tennessee, and reports to the Sr Supv Farm. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. This is a nonexempt position on first shift. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. The employee must agree not to own or come into contact with avian species and must sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work includes standing for most of the shift, walking on multiple floor surfaces, bending and stooping, climbing or using ladders, and driving within the farm complex. The employee must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds; a pallet jack or other tools may be required to move loads up to 2,000 pounds. Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, dark, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, headlamps, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are used as required. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, Clorox wipes, and bleach. Starting pay is $17.45 per hour, plus shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The posting lists $17.35 per hour for temp-to-full-time positions. Benefits are available on the first day of full-time hire. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The gap limit is 18 months for applicants who were laid off or provided child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from the stated previous-work-history requirement.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving loads up to 2,000 pounds with tools such as a pallet jack.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility, avoid owning or contact with avian species, and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Rehire applicants must meet the 180-day minimum waiting period and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Feed and water birds according to schedules; inspect water lines and floors, dispose of mortality, and check birds for signs of weakness or illness.
Pull a trailer with a farm truck to feed conversion houses, load birds ready for grow houses, and transfer them into appropriate growout pens.
Calculate pen sizes based on bird numbers, position pen partitions, and maintain adequate feeder, water, and floor space.
Manage house floors by turning or adding shavings and checking ventilation.
Sort birds by breast size (fleshing), assist the farm crew with killvac, and collect weekly cleft palate swabs, feed, and shavings samples for the corporate lab.
As assigned, weigh birds weekly, maintain and sanitize breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles, vaccinate or isolate birds, administer medications such as vitamins, and euthanize weak or ill birds according to company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with company policies, biosecurity requirements, and animal welfare guidelines.