Cobb - Three Springs Laying House Worker

Tyson Foods•Rose, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laying House Worker attends to and cares for hens and roosters and inspects eggs for quality and fitness for incubation. The position is at Cobb Three Springs Farm in Rose, Oklahoma. The schedule is Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, including holidays, generally from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; start and end times may vary, and schedules may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift role. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry except medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines, including an agreement to avoid avian species. The work involves regular standing and walking on concrete, bending and reaching to collect eggs, lifting and moving items, ladder use, and working in wet, slippery, dusty, and variable-temperature conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and company-issued footwear; earplugs are used as required. Employees must follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

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 allowance is extended to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
The work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must be able to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent stooping and reaching to collect eggs, lifting and moving items, ladder use, and standing and walking for most of the shift.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Rehire applicants must meet the 180-day minimum waiting period and may not have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods more than three times.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Weigh feed for up to 10 hoppers, monitor water consumption, and weigh birds according to schedules.
Clean waterers and walls, sweep or scrape floors as needed, keep the egg room clean, and perform routine housekeeping.
Record egg counts and source information, bird weights, medications, feed intake, and mortality as instructed.
Inspect poultry for disease; euthanize selected or weak or ill birds according to approved company policy; and remove dead poultry when discovered.
Collect eggs from individual hens, record hen numbers on eggs and production cards, use scanners to record collection data, and pull down eggs to prevent breakage.
Handle egg flats averaging 10 pounds and move or lift egg crates weighing up to 40 pounds.
Monitor and adjust illumination, temperature, and ventilation systems according to instructions.
Sanitize the breakroom and vehicles.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.