Cobb - Three Springs Laying House Worker

Tyson•Rose, OK

4d•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 role is based at Cobb Three Springs Farm in Rose, Oklahoma, and pays $18.00 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available from the first day of full-time employment. The schedule is Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, including holidays. Listed hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; start and end times may vary, and schedules may change based on production needs. The position works in a biosecure poultry facility and requires showering and changing into company-provided clothing and footwear before entry. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves frequent egg collection and handling, bird care, recordkeeping, housekeeping, and monitoring environmental systems. Employees must be able to meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation and work in varied conditions, including wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, icy, snowy, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, company-issued footwear, and ear plugs when 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 procedures and identify and address safety risks.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs or child or elder care and for full-time students during the past 36 months.
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 willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques and regularly bend or stoop, reach cages, collect eggs repeatedly, weigh birds, lift above shoulder level, move items weighing up to 30 pounds, and use ladders.
Must be able to stand and walk for most of the shift on concrete, sit, handle objects and controls, reach, balance, climb, talk or hear, and drive within the farm complex.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments.
Must use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety policies and procedures.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Rehire applicants must meet the minimum 180-day waiting period and the rule limiting prior employment at Cobb/Tyson Foods to no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

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, maintain the egg room, and perform routine housekeeping.
Record information such as egg numbers and source, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
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 assigned duties and activities as required.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.