Cobb - Biotech Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Deer Lodge (TN); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

Telehealth services

Mental Health Services

Well-Being Programs

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Free Education programs

Citizenship Assistance

Cobb Rewards

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Cobb's Dry Creek Farm in Tennessee is seeking a Biotech Worker to collect biotechnology samples for the genetic gain of pedigree chickens and to perform related duties as assigned.

The position runs Monday through Thursday, 5:15 AM to 2:15 PM, with some holidays. A valid driver’s license is required, and internal applicants may receive priority consideration. Production experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Collect blood samples from Pedigree birds to monitor bird health and diseases.
• Cleans and sanitizes sampling and blood testing instruments.
• Perform simple math as part of recording information according to instructions for sampling of pedigree chickens.

Kenntnisse

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details:

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!
At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!

Starting Pay : $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

What’s in it for you?

Our competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step?

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.

Requirements: Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Company: Cobb

Job Title: Biotech Worker Job Grade: 08

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Assoc Analyst Biotech

Disc vs Non-Disc: N

Location: Dry Creek Farm-TNR1

Schedule: Monday -Thursday

Hours: 5:15AM – 2:15 PM; including holidays.

The work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary :

• This position collects all biotechnology samples for the genetic gain of pedigree chickens. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collect blood samples from Pedigree birds to monitor bird health and diseases (25%)
• Cleans and sanitizes sampling and blood testing instruments (15%)
• Perform simple math as part of recording information according to instructions for sampling of pedigree chickens (50%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as : move birds as required to other houses per house schedule; clean and disinfect the equipment and vehicles used in moving birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm; help laundry staff as needed; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy; off-farm shopping for supplies; may travel to various farms for training and implementation of procedures when studies are being done with duration of 1 week at a time may be expected (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare :

• The jobsite is a bio secure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with 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 :

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds, utilizing 2 Team Members, to move items such as bird coops; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 250 pounds such as stacks of bird coops. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex. 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: Tablet, Scanner, Pipette, Syringes, Vehicle, Pressure Washer
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, etc.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments.
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include 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)

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