Cobb - Three Springs Laying Lead

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Rose, OK

6d•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. The work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, and a point level of 4 attendance points or less.

Requirements

Must have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect inside and outside of each house every week.
Supervise and assist workers who collect eggs, place them in plastic flats, and mark them appropriately per line identification standards.
Properly calculate and record the number of eggs laid per flock.
Provide daily care of flock by using a calculator to properly calculate the number of pounds per pen and recording, using a hopper scale to weigh the proper number of pounds per pen, distributing feed into feed hoppers by carrying buckets, using digital scales to obtain the average weight of each flock by weighing 60 females/30 males weekly.
Collect 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.
Collect, record, and dispose of flock mortality.
Maintain flock environment by flushing water lines weekly by turning the flush valve, maintaining pen bedding and nests to animal welfare standards, and using a handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment (fans, inlets, etc.) once a week.
Prepare house for new flock placement by verifying that feed, water, and ventilation systems are functioning properly (1-2 houses every 7 weeks).
Monitor and maintain ventilation equipment for proper temperature and humidity levels and report issues as needed.
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.
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.