Cobb- Poultry Selection Worker

Tyson•Spavinaw, OK

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Selection Worker assists with selecting and moving birds approximately 4–6 weeks of age based on conformation, physical attributes, and family data provided on a tablet. The role includes transferring and sexing birds, assembling equipment, moving birds between or within houses, and stacking and moving bird coops. Other duties may include identifying gender, catching birds, scanning wing-band numbers, auditing market birds for wing bands, setting up selection equipment and work areas, and properly euthanizing and disposing of weak, ill, or injured birds in accordance with company policy. 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 not permitted except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Team members must agree to avoid contact with avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including holidays. The schedule may change based on production needs. The position is first shift and starts at $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 work involves standing for most of the shift, walking and working across multiple floor surfaces, and performing repeated bending and other physical activities. Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, or cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; earplugs are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, bleach, and Clorox Wipes. Team members are expected to follow safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

At least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap allowance increases to 18 months.
Previous work history does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds with another team member and occasionally lift or move 100+ pounds.
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 sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days; applicants may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than 3 times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Select birds approximately 4–6 weeks of age based on conformation, physical attributes, and family data provided by tablet.
Transfer and sex birds.
Assemble equipment.
Move birds from one house to another or within houses.
Stack and move coops of birds.
Assist with identifying gender, catching birds, scanning wing-band numbers, and auditing market birds for wing bands.
Set up for selection, including loading empty coops, placing catch frames, hanging lights, setting up scales and scanners, making coop labels, placing coops in pens, and running cords.
Properly euthanize weak, ill, or injured birds in accordance with company policy and properly dispose of euthanized birds.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.