Cobb - Real Time Feed Conversion

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Spavinaw, OK

5d•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 their quality and progress. Other duties may be assigned. The work schedule is Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend schedule, including holidays. The usual hours are 5:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., although start and end times may vary and the schedule may change based on production needs. Applicants must have had no disciplinary actions within the last six months. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not permitted except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow the Company's Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role requires the ability to meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Work takes place on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and company-issued footwear; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and to identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing to work a Monday-through-Friday schedule with rotating weekends, including holidays; start and end times may vary and the schedule may change based on production needs.
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 the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Responsibilities

Weigh, place, and remove birds from RTFCR; inspect and prepare FCR units each morning for accurate data collection, feed usage, and overall operation; note machine adjustments; consult the FCR engineer about machine or bird problems; and troubleshoot and complete necessary repairs when possible.
Observe birds for signs of illness and treat them according to instructions; collect and dispose of mortality; and euthanize selected or weak or 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 and vaccinate or isolate birds when needed for disease control.
Record information as instructed, including line, MG, bird weight, medications, feed and water intake, and mortality.
Perform other assigned duties, including sanitizing breakrooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles.
Clean, store, reassemble, test, and maintain Feed Conversion processing machinery; operate processing equipment, make required adjustments, and perform preventative maintenance.
Attend to and care for birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses and inspect birds to assess their quality and progress.