Cobb - Laying House Worker (Traps) - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laying House Worker is responsible for the daily care of flocks and the proper collection and identification of eggs in the Ped Sister/Super Sister houses. The role includes collecting and recording egg production, feeding and weighing birds, monitoring flock health, collecting samples, and maintaining the flock environment. Other duties may be assigned or changed based on operational needs. The position follows a Sunday-Wednesday schedule from 6:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. The work takes place in a biosecure poultry facility and requires showering and changing clothing and footwear before entry. Company-provided clothing and footwear are provided. The worker must comply with company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, including signing an agreement to avoid contact with avian species. The role involves prolonged standing and regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, as well as work in hot, cold, wet, slippery, dry, and dusty conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and a company-provided facial covering. NIOSH-approved N95 respirators and arm protectors may be worn as needed. Team members must follow applicable safety procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months; specified exceptions apply for layoffs, caregiving, and full-time students.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting egg flats up to 12 pounds, weighing hens and roosters weighing 12–16 pounds, and regularly pushing or pulling egg crates up to 60 pounds.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Rehire applicants must meet the stated 180-day waiting period and no-more-than-three-times-worked-at-Cobb/Tyson Foods rule.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect eggs, place them in plastic flats, mark them according to line identification standards, and calculate and record egg totals by flock.
Provide daily flock care by calculating and recording feed amounts per pen, weighing feed, and distributing it into feed hoppers using buckets.
Obtain weekly average flock weights by weighing 60 females and 30 males.
Collect weekly environmental and bird lab samples using boot swabs and cleft palate swabs, respectively.
Monitor flocks for signs of injury or illness and report concerns to the lead or manager.
Collect, record, and dispose of flock mortality.
Maintain the flock environment by flushing water lines weekly, maintaining bedding and nests to animal welfare standards, and clearing dust from equipment with a handheld electric blower weekly.
As assigned, operate high-pressure and regular water hoses; maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer; check vehicle fluids, filters, and tire pressure; clean and disinfect vehicles; and keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.