Cobb - Pedigree House Worker

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pedigree House Worker cares for roosters and hens in a Pedigree house, maintains the house, and gathers eggs for incubation in support of R&D production objectives. The role includes collecting, inspecting, sorting, identifying, recording, packing, and preparing eggs for pickup; maintaining housekeeping and sanitation; checking and reporting on equipment and facility condition; feeding and watering birds; monitoring bird health; weighing birds; administering instructed supplements and medications; and maintaining production records. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs. This position is located at the Tennessee Pedigree Complex in Deer Lodge, Tennessee. The schedule is Wednesday–Saturday or Sunday–Wednesday, from 6:10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., including holidays. The schedule may change according to production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Company-provided clothing and footwear are used, and jewelry is restricted. Employees must agree to avoid contact with avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves standing for most of the shift on concrete, working around livestock and equipment, and working on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Employees must be able to perform the stated physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Starting pay is $17.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Temporary positions begin at $17.35 per hour.

Requirements

Have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than six months during the past 36 months; the gap limit is extended to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from the prior-work-history requirement.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, and push or pull wheeled supply skids weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
Use safe lifting techniques and be able to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects and controls, reach, balance, stoop, communicate, hear, and drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
Be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility, comply with jewelry restrictions, and sign an agreement to avoid avian species.
Be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, animal dye, and disinfectants.
Follow safety procedures including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days and the rule limiting prior work at Cobb/Tyson Foods to no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect eggs from nest boxes and pen floors, checking pens at least eight times throughout the day; the process involves frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Check hens in new flocks for signs of production and place them in nests for training.
Inspect eggs for shell color, texture, and size; separate and record eggs accordingly.
Mark eggs for line and source identification, place them in plastic hatchery flats, and record and dispose of substandard eggs as instructed.
Pack identified eggs in hatchery flats and farm egg cases with matching tickets for scheduled pickup.
Perform routine housekeeping, including turning or changing shavings, sweeping, dusting, removing trash, and light maintenance.
Check equipment, partitions, and house infrastructure daily; repair deficiencies or report them.
Perform routine quality assurance and sanitation checks, including collecting weekly feed samples and environmental swabs.
Feed and water birds according to schedules, ensure feeders and drinkers are accessible, distribute feed evenly, and weigh and distribute daily rations for hens and roosters.
Weigh hens and roosters weekly and calculate and record individual and average weights and uniformity.
Examine birds for signs of illness, treat them according to instructions, and administer supplements and medications as directed.
Record and dispose of dead birds as instructed; maintain records such as egg counts, bird weights, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
Maintain sanitation in storage areas, breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; assist with moving birds, groundskeeping, and organizing breeder tags.
Euthanize selected or weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.