Cobb - Three Springs Real Time Feed Conversion

Cobb•Rose, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing, and maintaining Feed Conversion processing machinery. The team member operates equipment during processing, makes required adjustments, and performs preventative maintenance. The role also involves attending to birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses, inspecting them to assess their quality and progress, and completing other assigned duties. The position is at 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. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits begin on the first day of full-time hire. The worksite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry onsite except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves physical work and exposure to varied conditions, including wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, icy, snowy, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, company-issued footwear, ear plugs as required, and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators as needed. Employees must follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the allowable employment gap is increased to 18 months.
The work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days; no more than three prior periods of employment at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, standing for most of the shift, walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, climbing or using ladders, bending or stooping up to 500 times per day, and driving a vehicle within the farm complex.
Must be able to work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments.
Must use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety policies and procedures.
Must follow biosecurity entry procedures, including showering and changing clothes and footwear before entering the facility.
Must not wear jewelry at the jobsite except medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Weigh, place, and remove birds from RTFCR.
Inspect and prepare FCR units each morning for accurate data collection, feed usage, and proper 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 or ill birds according to company policy.
Monitor and adjust ventilation and lighting.
Clean and disinfect waterers and pens and perform routine housekeeping.
Follow biosecurity procedures and take steps necessary to maintain biosecurity.
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.
Attend to birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses and inspect their quality and progress.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements; identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.