Cobb - Growout House Worker - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Growout House Worker is responsible for the daily care of flocks in growing houses and performs related essential duties. The role includes preparing houses for bird placement, caring for and monitoring flocks, maintaining the flock environment, and collecting data about bird growth and development. Other duties may be assigned or changed at any time, with or without notice. This position is based at Bear Hollow Farm in Pineville, Missouri. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:50 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., and may change based on production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves standing for most of the shift, walking and handling tools or controls, and working on concrete floors and in dimly lit areas with wet or slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, or cold conditions. Required protective equipment varies by task and can include safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, a company-provided face covering, ear plugs, and an N95 respirator. The position requires the ability to perform its physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the permitted gap is extended to 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to safely lift and carry feed weighing up to 30 pounds regularly and bundles of shavings weighing up to 12 pounds occasionally, and occasionally push or pull wheeled carts weighing 500 to 1,000 pounds.
Must be able to perform the listed physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to use hand tools and safely operate a vehicle to and from the work area.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare houses for bird placement by installing metal and wire partitions, setting up the feed system, and safely operating a truck and trailer to transfer birds from FCR to Growout and place them in assigned pens.
Care for flocks daily by calculating, recording, weighing, and distributing feed; monitoring birds for injury, illness, or slow growth; moving birds to a recovery pen or euthanizing them in accordance with animal welfare policy; recording and disposing of flock mortality; and administering and recording medications through the water system as directed by management.
Maintain flock conditions by flushing water lines weekly, maintaining bedding to animal welfare standards, clearing dust from equipment with a handheld electric blower, and checking feed, water, and environmental control systems and reporting problems.
Collect growth and development data by assessing fleshing, sorting as needed, weighing birds to determine weekly average pen weights, collecting weekly environmental and bird lab samples, and assisting with euthanasia of birds designated by the FCR out list as instructed by the manager.
Maintain vehicles by checking fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure and cleaning and disinfecting them.
Operate high-pressure and regular water hoses; maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer; and keep work and break areas clean and organized.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and address safety risks, and use required personal protective equipment.
Shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility; comply with company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.