Cobb - Three Springs Laying Lead

Cobb-Vantress•Rose, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of team members engaged in the daily care of flocks and proper collection and identification of eggs in the Ped Trap houses by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level </= 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift flats of eggs weighing up to 12 pounds and weigh hens (12-16 pounds) and roosters (12-16 pounds).
Will regularly be required to pull/push crates of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Requires use of hand tools such as permanent marker, brooms, pitchfork, scissors, nail clippers, etc. and safe operation of vehicle to and from work area.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.
Must wear company provided facial covering.
NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators and arm protectors may be worn as needed.
Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Weekend rotation with other leads/managers is Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 am to 10 am (approximately 2 times a year).

Responsibilities

Visually inspect inside and outside of each house every week.
Supervises and assist workers who perform the following duties: collect eggs, place in plastic flat, and mark appropriately per line identification standards and properly calculates and records number of eggs laid per flock.
Provide daily care of flock by using calculator to properly calculate # of pounds per pen and recording, using hopper scale to weigh proper # of pounds per pen, distributing feed into feed hoppers by carrying buckets, using digital scales to obtain average weight of each flock by weighing 60 females/30 males weekly, collecting weekly lab samples by using boot swabs for environment and cleft pallet swabs for birds, monitor flock for signs of injury/illness and report to lead/manager, and collecting, recording, and disposing of flock mortality.
Maintains flock environment by flushing water lines weekly by turning flush valve, maintaining pen bedding and nests to animal welfare standards, and using handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment (fans, inlets, etc.) once a week (70%).
Prepares house for new flock placement by verifying that feed, water, and ventilation systems are functioning properly (1-2 houses every 7 weeks) and monitors and maintains ventilation equipment for proper temperature and humidity levels and reports issues as needed (20%).
Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less. (100%).
Maintain adequate supply inventory and order as needed.
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose.
Maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris.
Maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.