Cobb - Real Time Feed Conversion

Tyson Foods•Spavinaw, OK

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing and maintaining of Feed Conversion processing machinery. Operating equipment during processing and making required adjustments; and performing preventative maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. The role also involves attending to and caring for birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses, inspecting birds to ascertain quality and progress. Essential duties include weighing, placing and removing birds from RTFCR, inspecting and preparing the FCR units each morning for accurate data collection, feed usage and overall operation, noting any adjustments made to the machines, consulting FCR engineers regarding problems with machines or birds, and troubleshooting and completing necessary repairs if possible. The team member will observe birds for signs of illness and treat them according to instructions, pick up and dispose of mortality, and euthanize selected or weak/ill birds according to company policy. Monitoring and adjusting ventilation and light, cleaning and disinfecting waterers and pens, performing routine housekeeping duties, and observing biosecurity procedures are also key. Repairing pens or equipment, vaccinating and isolating birds, if necessary, for disease control, and recording information such as line, MG, bird weight, medications, feed and water intake, and mortality are part of the role. Additional duties may include sanitizing breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.

Requirements

Must have at least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months (employment gap will be increased to 18 months if applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care).
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
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.
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 and/or move up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, boxes of chicks, etc.
Must regularly stand majority of shift on multiple floor surfaces (i.e. concrete floor, shavings); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 500 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
Required to wear safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and company issued footwear.
Ear plugs will be used as required.
NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
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

Responsibilities

Cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing and maintaining of Feed Conversion processing machinery.
Operating equipment during processing and making required adjustments.
Performing preventative maintenance.
Attending to and caring for birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses.
Inspecting birds to ascertain quality and progress.
Weighing, placing and removing birds from RTFCR.
Inspecting and preparing the FCR units each morning for accurate data collection, feed usage and overall operation.
Noting any adjustments made to the machines.
Consulting FCR engineer regarding problems with machines or birds.
Troubleshooting and completing necessary repairs if possible.
Observing birds for signs of illness and treating according to instructions.
Picking up and disposing of mortality.
Euthanizing selected or weak/ill birds according to company policy.
Monitoring and adjusting ventilation and light.
Cleaning and disinfecting waterers and pens.
Performing routine housekeeping duties.
Observing biosecurity procedures and performing steps necessary to maintain biosecurity.
Repairing pens, or equipment.
Vaccinating and isolating birds, if necessary, for disease control.
Recording information according to instructions such as line, MG, bird weight, medications, feed and water intake, and mortality.
Sanitizing breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles.
Following all applicable safety policies and procedures (Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment).
Identifying, addressing and mitigating safety related risks.