Cobb - Poultry Selection Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Monticello, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Selection Worker assists with selecting six-week-old birds based on conformation, physical attributes, and family data provided by a computer, and with moving birds within the complex. The role includes identifying, catching, scanning and auditing birds; assigning birds to the correct coops; washing and sanitizing coops and equipment; and setting up for selection. Other duties may be assigned, including moving birds, washing and disinfecting vehicles, and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy. This position works Monday through Thursday and occasionally Friday, including holidays, from 5:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. The schedule may change based on production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment that requires showering and changing clothing and footwear before entry. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required; jewelry is generally prohibited, with limited exceptions. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The job involves working on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Physical tasks include regularly standing for most of the shift, walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, climbing or using ladders, bending or stooping frequently, and driving within the farm complex. Employees must use safe lifting techniques and regularly move items weighing up to 50 pounds with another team member; occasional movement of items weighing up to 300 pounds may require tools. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots. Ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Simple Green, and Lysol. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety procedures and identify and address 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; regularly move items weighing up to 50 pounds with another team member and occasionally move items weighing up to 300 pounds with tools as needed.
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 company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist with selecting approximately 2,700 pedigree birds daily by identifying gender, catching birds, scanning wing-band numbers, and auditing market birds for wing bands.
Assist with correctly identifying the coop assigned to each bird.
Wash and sanitize approximately 100 coops daily using a commercial pressure washer; maintain clean foot pans in the assigned boot room; and weekly sanitize the selection breakroom and equipment used during selection.
Set up for selection by loading empty coops into the house, placing catch frames in pens, hanging lights, setting up scales and scanners, making coop labels, placing coops in pens, and running necessary cords.
Assist with moving birds from the brood house to feed conversion or dissection, and wash and disinfect vehicles as needed.
Properly euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements; identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.