Cobb - Pedigree House Worker

Tyson Foods•Deer Lodge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pedigree House Worker attends to and cares for roosters and hens in a Pedigree house, maintains the condition of the house, and gathers eggs for incubation in accordance with R&D production objectives. The position is located at the Tennessee Pedigree Complex in Deer Lodge, Tennessee, and reports to the Production Manager, Pedigree. The schedule is Wednesday–Saturday or Sunday–Wednesday, including holidays, with hours of 6:10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs. The role requires working in a biosecure environment, including showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Company-provided clothing and footwear are used. Employees must be willing to sign and follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines and agree to avoid contact with avian species. The position involves routine safety procedures, animal care, egg handling, housekeeping, and work in varied farm environments.

Requirements

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 allowance increases to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, or push or pull wheeled supply skids weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
Must be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, animal dye, and disinfectants.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

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; train hens in new flocks to use nests.
Inspect eggs for shell color, texture, and size; separate and record eggs accordingly, identify eggs by line and source, pack them in hatchery flats and farm egg cases with matching tickets, and record and dispose of substandard eggs as instructed.
Perform routine housekeeping, including turning or changing shavings, sweeping, dusting, removing trash, and light maintenance.
Check equipment, partitions, and house infrastructure daily for integrity and functionality, and repair or report deficiencies.
Perform routine quality assurance procedures, including collecting weekly feed samples and environmental swabs and monitoring egg quality and sanitation.
Feed and water birds according to schedule, ensure feeders and drinkers are accessible and feed is evenly distributed, and measure and distribute the specified daily feed ration 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, administer supplements and medications as instructed, and record and dispose of dead birds as instructed.
Record information such as egg numbers, bird weights, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
Assist with housekeeping and sanitation in work areas, storage areas, breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; move birds, maintain grounds, organize breeder tags, and euthanize selected or weak or ill birds according to company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and maintain situational awareness around equipment and livestock.