Cobb - Real Time Feed Conversion

Cobb-Vantress•Spavinaw, 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 and inspecting birds to assess quality and progress. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role requires following applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identifying, addressing, and mitigating safety risks. Required 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. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend schedule, including holidays. Hours are 5:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.; start and end times may vary, and the schedule may change based on production needs. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the past six months, no more than six attendance points, and six months in their current area, except that a promoting team member may have less than six months in their current area. Relocation assistance is not eligible. Referral payout is eligible.

Requirements

Have no disciplinary actions within the past six months.
Have an attendance point level of six or fewer.
Have six months in the current area, unless promoting, in which case less than six months in the current area is allowable.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Be able and willing 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.
Regularly stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, handle or feel objects and controls, reach, balance, climb/use ladders, bend or stoop up to 500 times per day, talk or hear, and drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
Have the vision abilities required for close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
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 and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators as required.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

Weigh, place, and remove birds from Real Time Feed Conversion units.
Inspect and prepare FCR units each morning to ensure accurate data collection, feed usage, and overall operation; note machine adjustments.
Consult the FCR engineer about machine or bird problems, troubleshoot, and complete necessary repairs when possible.
Observe birds for signs of illness, treat them according to instructions, and pick up 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 follow 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.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include sanitizing breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles.
Clean, store, reassemble, test, and maintain feed conversion processing machinery; operate processing equipment, make adjustments, and perform preventative maintenance.
Follow safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.