Cobb- Poultry Selection Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Spavinaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Selection Worker assists with selecting and moving birds at approximately 4–6 weeks of age. Selection is based on conformation, physical attributes, and family data provided by a tablet. The position also involves transferring and sexing birds, assembling equipment, moving birds between or within houses, and stacking and moving bird coops. Other duties may be assigned. Additional tasks may include identifying bird gender, catching birds, scanning wing-band numbers, auditing market birds for wing bands, and setting up for selection. Setup tasks include loading empty coops into a house, placing catch frames in pens, hanging lights, setting up scales and a scanner, making coop labels, placing coops in pens, and running cords. The worker must euthanize weak, ill, or injured birds in accordance with company policy and dispose of them properly. The jobsite is biosecure. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; appropriate clothing and footwear are provided. Jewelry is prohibited except for medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role requires following safety procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identifying and mitigating safety risks. Work is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including holidays. The schedule may change based on production needs. The work involves standing for most of the shift and working on varied floor surfaces and in wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, bleach, and Clorox Wipes.

Requirements

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 and/or move up to 50 pounds with another team member and occasionally lift and/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 to sign and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must wear required protective equipment: safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs as needed.
Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months; the posting also mentions a point level but does not provide a complete criterion.

Responsibilities

Select and move birds approximately 4–6 weeks of age based on conformation, physical attributes, and family data provided by a 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 a scanner, making coop labels, placing coops in pens, and running cords.
Euthanize weak, ill, and 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.