Cobb - Brooder House Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Brooder House Worker in Monticello, KY. The role involves caring for brooding birds on a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00am to 3:00pm, with holiday coverage as needed.

You will follow strict biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines and report to the Prod Mgr Pedigree. A nonexempt, first-shift position in Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY. Primary duties include feeding and watering birds, inspecting for illness, moving partitions, cleaning and disinfecting, and

Qualifications

• No disciplinary actions within last 6 months
• Must meet attendance expectations and current area tenure requirements
• Biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines must be followed

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters birds according to schedules
• Walks floors daily and inspects birds for illness
• Places pen partitions according to calculations and age/source
• Cleans and disinfects waterers and pens and performs routine housekeeping
• Records information such as genealogy, bird weight, medications, and mortality

Job description

Management Level

Class 1

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level = 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable.

Job Title

Brooder House Worker

Job Grade

08

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Position reports to

Prod Mgr Pedigree

Disc vs Non Disc

N

Location

Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Hours

7:00am – 3:00pm, including holidays.

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

• This position attends to and cares for birds in brooding. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters birds according to schedules (30%)
• Walks floors daily; examine birds for signs of illness and treats according to instructions; pick up and dispose of mortality (20%)
• Places pen partitions according to calculations; segregates birds according to line and age of source (20%)
• Cleans and disinfects waterers and pens and performs routine housekeeping duties; repairs pens and equipment (feeders, waterers, lights, fans, etc) (10%)
• Perform simple math as part of recording information according to instructions such as genealogy, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality (10%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as inspects birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare

• The job site is a biosecure 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, using two Team Members, up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, boxes of chicks, etc; tools, such as shovel/pitchfork may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds such as feed or shavings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on multiple floor surfaces (i.e. concrete floor, shavings); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 500 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: Drills, 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, Roundup/GLY4, AgriPhene, etc.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
• 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

Referral Payout Eligible

No

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

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.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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