Cobb - Three Springs Real Time Feed Conversion

Cobb-Vantress•Rose, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing, and maintaining Feed Conversion processing machinery; operating equipment during processing and making required adjustments; and performing preventative maintenance. The role also involves attending to and caring for birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses, inspecting birds to assess their quality and progress, and completing other duties as assigned. The worksite is Three Springs Farm in Rose, Oklahoma. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend schedule that includes holidays. Hours are 5:35 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. or 6:10 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.; start and end times may vary, and the schedule may change based on production needs. The jobsite is biosecure and requires showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering. The company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role requires following applicable safety policies and procedures and identifying, addressing, and mitigating safety risks. Required personal protective equipment includes safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and company-issued footwear. Ear plugs are used as required, and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are worn as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months, no more than six attendance points, and six months in their current area, except that a team member who is promoting may have less than six months in the current area. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson provides team members and their families with paid time off, 401(k) plans, and affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not eligible for this position.

Requirements

Have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Have an attendance point level of six or fewer.
Have six months in the current area, unless promoting to a position that allows less than six months in the current area.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Meet the job's physical requirements, including standing for most of the shift, walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, climbing and ladder use, stooping or bending up to 500 times per day, and driving a vehicle within the farm complex.
Work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and company-issued footwear; use ear plugs as required and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators as needed.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Clean, store, reassemble, test, and maintain Feed Conversion processing machinery; operate equipment during processing, make required adjustments, and perform preventative maintenance.
Weigh, place, and remove birds from RTFCR; inspect and prepare FCR units each morning for accurate data collection, feed usage, and overall operation.
Record machine adjustments, consult the FCR engineer about machine or bird problems, troubleshoot, and complete necessary repairs when possible.
Observe birds for signs of illness and treat them according to instructions; collect and dispose of mortality; euthanize selected or weak/ill birds according to company policy.
Monitor and adjust ventilation and lighting; clean and disinfect waterers and pens; perform routine housekeeping and biosecurity procedures.
Repair pens or equipment; vaccinate and isolate birds when necessary for disease control.
Record information as instructed, including line, MG, bird weight, medications, feed and water intake, and mortality.
Complete other assigned duties, which may include sanitizing breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.