Cobb - Pedigree House Worker

Tyson•Deer Lodge, TN

5d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended . Job Details: Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire! Starting Pay : $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. What’s in it for you? Our competitive benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Free Telehealth Services Free Mental Health Services Well-Being Support Programs 401K & Stock Options Company Paid Life Insurance Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs Citizenship Assistance Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off. These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family! Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Position Summary: This position a ttends to and cares for the roosters and hens in a Pedigree house, maintains the overall condition of the house, and gathers eggs for incubation in accordance with R&D production objectives . Other duties may also be assigned based on business needs.

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 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 and/or move up to 25 pounds and will occasionally be to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times or push/pull wheeled skids of supplies up to 1000 pounds .
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the majority of the shift on a concrete floor ; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus .
Must be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, animal dye, and miscellaneous disinfectants (Synergize, Lysol, bleach, etc …)
TM 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.
TM is expected to identify , address and mitigate safety related risks.
The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies .

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect eggs from nest boxes and pen floors . The collection process requires frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to remove eggs from the floor . Pens should be checked for eggs at least 8 times throughout the day . Check hens in new flocks for evidence of production and place them in nests for training . Observe shell color, texture, and size of egg and separate and record accordingly . Mark eggs for line and source identification while putting eggs in plastic hatchery flats . Record and dispose of substandard eggs as instructed . Pack identified eggs in plastic hatchery flats and place in farm egg cases along with matching ticket for pickup by the egg facility at scheduled times throughout the day . (5 0%)
Perform routine housekeeping duties as outlined on the Daily Checklist that include but are not limited to: turning shavings, changing shavings, sweeping, dusting, removing trash, and light maintenance. Check equipment, partitions, and house infrastructure daily to e nsure sound integrity and functionality . Repair or report any deficiencies discovered . Performs routine quality assurance procedures to monitor egg quality and boot room and work area sanitation such as collecting weekly feed samples and environmental swabs . (20%)
Feed and water birds according to schedules . This includes ensuring that feeders and drinkers are accessible to birds and that feed is distributed evenly . Weigh out and distribute feed exactly according to the outlined ration for both hens and roosters daily . (10%)
Weigh hens and roosters weekly then calculate and record both individual and average weights and uniformity . The weighing process requires frequent bending and stooping to lift birds on and off the floor . Examine birds for signs of illness and treat them according to instructions . Administer nutrition supplements and medications as instructed . Record and dispose of dead birds as instructed . Record information according to instructions such as egg numbers, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality . (10%)
Maintain and assist with housekeeping standards in the working areas; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of storage areas , breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags ; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds  in accordance with company policy (10%)