Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker

Tyson•Monticello, KY

9h•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.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive a Company vehicle, per the Transportation Department.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
Regularly required to stand the majority of shift (concrete floor).
Regularly required to walk.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to balance.
Regularly required to stoop.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety goggles (as needed), chemical gloves (as needed) and rubber boots are required.
Ear plugs will be used as needed.
NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
Safety glasses are required.
Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies.
Expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

Place and spray vaccinate 16,100 birds at placement at pullet farm.
Perform lab sampling on approximately 80 chick boxes.
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.
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.
Read and write to follow weekly schedule to distribute insecticides/pesticides at GP contract farms.
Cleans and disinfects modules, vehicles and equipment.
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.
Observing contract catch crew to make sure all Animal Welfare guidelines are being followed.
Shower, change clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
Sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.