Cobb - Brood Feed Conv House Worker
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Details:

Location: Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN
Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, including holidays.

Hours: 5:25am-3pm or until job is complete with job typical of a 40 hour work week.

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Starting wage - $16.00/hour

Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends

Competitive benefits, including:

*Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hire

*Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

*Short and Long Term Disability

*Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

*401(k)

*Stock Purchase Plan

*Tuition-free programs at high-quality schools, including college degrees, certificates,

high school completion, English language learning courses, and more.

*New hire Referral Incentives and Sign-On Bonus

*Paid Vacations

*Paid Holidays

* Over time eligibility

* Earned time off

Company: Cobb

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Position Summary:

FCR Scan and Transport Position

This position will require team member to pick up and scan all remaining floor birds in the Brood house finding all possible breeder candidates, transport all breeder candidates to the Grow department and help with finding all breeder candidates in the Feed Conversion houses. In addition to any other bird movements around the farm as necessary.

• This position collects data in the feed conversion houses and dissection laboratory by using measuring instruments and electronic devices. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills for data entry regarding dissection and individual feed/bird weight data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• These collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Brood Feed Conversion Houses performing the following duties: weigh chickens into and out of their cages; record and add feed to feeders as needed; collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet; check bird's heart rate and blood oxygen with pulse-oximeter following the accepted protocols; dispose of dead birds as instructed; feed birds according to schedules; clean and disinfect houses, equipment, waterers, feeders and cages; perform routine housekeeping duties; segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed; remove and place birds in cages according to schedules; examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead, supervisor or manager; monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house; record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc) (60%)
• These collect Data within Dissection Laboratory performing the following duties: euthanize birds in accordance with company policy; use scalpel to dissect birds into specific parts to accepted protocols; visually score for defects in physiology; use a caliper to collect data, and use a woodyrator to check for breast hardness; enter weights and defects into tablet or computer; dispose of dead dissect birds into incinerators (30%)
  

Other Duties, Responsibilities, and Activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Maintain and assist with housekeeping standards in the working areas; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of storage areas, breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles, cleaning incinerators; moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy; collect swab samples; clean, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro-foamer, sweep, mop, and other general cleaning (10%)

Biosecurity Requirements/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the job site except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. 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.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times. Must push/pull dollies weighing up to 500 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle within the farm complex. Employee is regularly required to dissect chicken parts with a knife; excessive hand and wrist movements. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Tools and Equipment: scale, Tablet scanner, scalpel, drill safety knife, woodyrator, Pulse-Ox Machine & pressure washer

• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Excessive smells of raw chicken in dissection department.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, cutting gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Farmphene, Synergize, Virkon, among others.
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.

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