Cobb - Three Springs Laying Lead

Tyson Foods•Rose, OK

14h•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 Lead must visually inspect inside and outside of each house every week. Supervises and assists 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. Prepares house for new flock placement by verifying that feed, water, and ventilation systems are functioning properly and monitors and maintains ventilation equipment for proper temperature and humidity levels and reports issues as needed. Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: 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.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
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 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.
Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect inside and outside of each house every week.
Supervise and assist workers who collect eggs, place in plastic flat, and mark appropriately per line identification standards.
Properly calculate and record the number of eggs laid per flock.
Provide daily care of flock by calculating pounds per pen, weighing with a hopper scale, and distributing feed.
Use digital scales to obtain the average weight of each flock weekly.
Collect weekly lab samples 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, maintaining pen bedding and nests to animal welfare standards.
Use a handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment once a week.
Prepare house for new flock placement by verifying feed, water, and ventilation systems are functioning properly.
Monitor and maintain ventilation equipment for proper temperature and humidity levels and report issues.
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 cleaning/disinfecting.
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.