Cobb - Laying House Worker Labor PR02

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Princess Anne, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laying House Worker attends to and cares for hens, and inspects eggs to determine their quality and suitability for incubation. The role requires completing production paperwork, computer-based tracking, and other tasks related to the job. Work is at Princess Anne Farm in Princess Anne, Maryland, on a first shift schedule of four 10-hour days per week, including weekends and holidays. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months. 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 piercings covered by clothing. Team members must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves standing and walking for most of the shift on concrete floors, frequent bending to collect eggs, lifting and moving items, and working in varied weather and surface conditions. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Lysol, and bleach. Team members are expected to follow safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Must be able to complete production paperwork, computer-based tracking/data entry, and other tasks related to the job function.
Must perform simple math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.

Responsibilities

Feed, water, and weigh birds according to schedules.
Clean and disinfect waterers; change and clean nest pads; dust nests; clean walls and ceilings; keep the egg room clean; perform routine housekeeping; and add or change litter.
Record egg numbers, hen numbers on eggs, bird weights, medications, feed intake, and mortality as instructed.
Observe, grade, and record egg quality, and distribute or dispose of eggs according to Cobb standards.
Collect eggs from the egg table, pick up floor eggs, and record the number of eggs laid by each hen.
Inspect poultry for disease and remove weak, ill, or dead birds from the flock; record floor eggs and work to train hens to use nests; monitor feed, water, illumination, and ventilation systems; sanitize breakrooms and vehicles; set up houses for new birds by checking water and feed lines and lighting; euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy; and assist with AI, as assigned.
Perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division when recording information according to instructions and Cobb standards.