Cobb - Three Springs Laying House Worker

Cobb-Vantress•Rose, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laying House Worker cares for hens and roosters and inspects eggs for quality and fitness for incubation at Cobb Three Springs Farm in Rose, Oklahoma. The role involves caring for poultry, collecting and recording eggs, maintaining the laying-house environment, and following company safety, biosecurity, and animal-welfare requirements. The position works the first shift on a Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday schedule, including holidays. Hours are generally 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 biosecure worksite. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not permitted except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Applicants must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines. Applicants must have had no disciplinary actions within the previous six months, have no more than six attendance points, and have been in their current area for at least six months unless they are being promoted. The job requires working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and company-issued footwear; earplugs are used as required. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, bleach, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson offers paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Have an attendance point level of six or fewer.
Have been in the current area for at least six months, unless being promoted.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.
Be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques and regularly bend or stoop to collect eggs from cages approximately two to five feet high, potentially up to 1,000 times per shift.
Regularly lift above shoulder level and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds while stepping on and off ladders; be able to hang and pull down male feed cups.
Be able to stand and walk for most of the shift on concrete floors; sit; handle objects and controls; reach, balance, climb, use ladders, talk or hear, and drive within the farm complex.
Have the vision abilities required for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

Weigh feed for up to 10 hoppers, each holding up to 100 pounds; monitor water consumption; and weigh birds according to schedules.
Clean waterers and walls, sweep and scrape floors as needed, keep the egg room clean, and perform routine housekeeping.
Record egg numbers and source information, bird weights, medications, feed intake, and mortality as instructed.
Inspect poultry for disease; euthanize selected or weak/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, and use scanners to record egg collection data.
Pull down eggs to prevent breakage and handle egg flats and crates, including moving or lifting crates weighing up to 40 pounds.
Monitor and adjust illumination, temperature, and ventilation systems according to instructions.
Sanitize the breakroom and vehicles.
Follow company biosecurity, animal-welfare, and safety requirements; identify and mitigate safety-related risks.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.