Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Cobb-Vantress•Lafayette, TN

About The Position

This position provides general labor for vaccination, blood pulls, live hauls, sorting, movement, and cleanout of Cobb products and facilities serviced by the regional Grandparent operation. The position averages 42 hours per week and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until the job is complete. Schedules may change based on production needs and season, and the role includes working holidays. Other duties may be assigned. 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 piercings covered by clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires standing for most of the shift on concrete floors and working on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include formaldehyde, disinfectants, and foamers. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months, an attendance point level of six or fewer, and six months in their current area; less than six months in the current area is allowable if the team member is promoting.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species.
Must be willing to sign and abide by the 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 use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform live hauls, vaccination, blood pulls, movement, sorting, and cleanout of Cobb products and facilities.
Load Cobb products into modules and onto trucks for transport to designated farms, other Cobb complexes, and/or a processing plant.
Clean and disinfect poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment.
Perform other assigned duties and activities, such as sell dates, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.