Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson Foods•Monticello, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing general labor in assisting contract shavings crew, observing contract catch crew, cleaning/disinfecting vehicles, modules and equipment, as well as, vaccination, blood pull and movement of all Cobb products serviced by the regional Cobb Grandparent operation. This position is also responsible for following a weekly schedule to distribute insecticides/pesticides. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.) Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive a Company vehicle, per the Transportation Department.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift a stack of three chick boxes weighing approximately 36 pounds.
Must regularly pick up birds weighing up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
Must be able to bend up to pick up birds.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Place and spray vaccinate 16,100 birds at placement at pullet farm.
Perform lab sampling on approximately 80 chick boxes (15%).
Spray vaccinate approximately 16,100 birds at 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 15 weeks of age and performs 12 and 18 week vaccination; vaccinating approximately 8,400 birds, per day (30%).
Loads approximately 24 modules onto truck using a forklift, loads approximately 7,500 birds, per day, into modules to move from a pullet to hen farm (15%).
Must be able to read and write to follow weekly schedule to distribute insecticides/pesticides at GP contract farms (15%).
Cleans and disinfects modules, vehicles and equipment (15%).
Properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy, perform routine lab sampling, cleaning QA Facility, doing laundry, picking up supplies, assisting contract shavings crew by pulling hose reel trailer to farm and observing contract catch crew to make sure all Animal Welfare guidelines are being followed (10%).