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

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

6d•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 marking eggs, recording egg production, caring for and monitoring flock health, maintaining feed and water systems, and keeping the flock environment and work area clean. Other duties may be assigned or changed based on operational needs. This position works Sunday through Wednesday, 6:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available on day one of full-time employment. The worksite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry onsite, with limited exceptions for medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings. Applicants must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves regular standing, walking, handling tools and objects, reaching, balancing, and stooping, as well as lifting egg flats and birds and pushing or pulling egg crates. Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold 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. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants. Team members 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 additional employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. The gap limit increases to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months are exempt from the previous-work-history requirement.
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 follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques 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.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

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 the number of eggs laid per flock.
Care for flocks by calculating and recording feed amounts per pen, weighing and distributing feed, measuring average flock weight weekly, collecting weekly laboratory samples, monitoring for injury or illness and reporting concerns, and collecting, recording, and disposing of flock mortality.
Maintain the flock environment by flushing water lines weekly, maintaining bedding and nests to animal welfare standards, and using a handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment weekly.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include operating water hoses, maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizer, checking and cleaning a vehicle, and keeping the work area clean and organized.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety requirements.