Cobb- Pedigree Selection Lead

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Spavinaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pedigree Selection Lead selects pedigree birds at a designated age based on conformation, physical attributes, and other heritable traits, and assists with monitoring and coordinating the selection crew. The role involves selecting approximately 1,500–2,500 birds daily and recording bird weights and selection outcomes on a touchscreen tablet. The lead monitors bird handling, transfer, welfare, coop identification, and selection counts and percentages by line and sex. The role also includes sanitation activities and assisting with selection setup, scheduling coverage for absent team members, and other farm duties. Work is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a rotating weekend schedule of approximately four weekends per year. The schedule includes holidays and may change based on production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry except medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings, and must agree to avoid avian species and comply with company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The job requires standing for most of the shift, walking and working on multiple floor surfaces, repeated bending or stooping, and lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds with another team member. Work may take place on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required personal protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs are used as needed. Team members must follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Lead person must currently have and consistently maintain four attendance points or less.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the company's Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move items up to 50 pounds with another team member.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Select approximately 1,500–2,500 pedigree birds daily at the designated age based on conformation, physical attributes, and other heritable traits.
Record bird weights, birds kept, numbers selected, and birds sent to dissection using a touchscreen tablet.
Monitor bird handling, transfers, welfare, and correct coop identification.
Monitor selection numbers and percentages by line and sex.
Monitor daily washing and sanitizing of coops using a commercial pressure washer.
Maintain clean foot pans in the assigned boot room and perform weekly sanitation of the break room and equipment used during selection.
Assist with identifying gender, catching birds, scanning wing band numbers, and auditing market birds for wing bands.
Assist with selection setup, including loading empty coops, placing catch frames, hanging lights, setting up scales and scanners, making coop labels, positioning coops, and running cords.
Assist the manager with scheduling when team members are absent.
Properly euthanize weak, ill, and injured birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.