Cobb- Poultry Farm Crew Worker

Tyson Foods•Spavinaw, OK

About The Position

This position is responsible for catching, identifying, and moving birds during flock housing, pullet and spent hen removal, toe and beak trimming, and flock vaccinations. Other duties may be assigned. The role involves rotating among catching, vaccination, housing, identification, loading, and bird-care tasks, as well as maintaining equipment and performing general farm crew duties. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including holidays. The schedule may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift role. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available from the first day of full-time employment. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires regular bending, stooping, standing, walking, handling tools and controls, and catching and carrying birds weighing up to 18 pounds per hand. Employees must also lift and carry catch frames and shavings weighing up to 12 pounds. Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes rubber or nitrile gloves, safety goggles and/or glasses, and a plastic apron; a dust mask and arm guards are optional. Hearing protection is required while operating a forklift or mowing or weed-eating. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants, vaccines, and vehicle fluids. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Priority consideration is given to internal applicants. The posting states that relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If the applicant was laid off or providing child or elder care, the permitted gap is increased to 18 months.
The employment-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and abide by the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Catch pullets and load them into a trailer for transport to the live haul bay, where they are caught and placed into modules.
Rotate between catching birds and holding them for vaccination and administering vaccinations.
Catch birds, scan wingbands for identification, and place birds in the appropriate pen or trailer during flock housing; catch, move, and rescan birds as instructed until housing is complete.
Remove wing and leg bands and badges from hens before live haul; catch spent hens and load them into a trailer for transport to the live haul bay.
Catch birds and operate a trimmer using a pedal to trim toenails and/or beaks.
Catch and properly euthanize pedigree birds, transport them to the incinerator, and load the incinerator for disposal.
Use a scalpel to obtain fat samples from euthanized birds for pesticide residue testing and spread shavings on trailer floors.
Maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure, and clean and disinfect equipment to remove debris.
Perform other farm crew duties as assigned, including operating a dump truck and auger for litter removal, removing litter, replacing shavings, sanitation, pressure washing houses, applying disinfectant, disposing of mortality and trash, and controlling vegetation.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify safety-related risks, and address and mitigate them.