Cobb - Brooder House Worker

Cobb; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K & stock options

Company paid life insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

Cobb is hiring for a Brooder House Worker in Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY. The role involves caring for brooding birds, feeding, monitoring health, and maintaining facilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, with holidays; benefits start on day one of full-time hire.

Applicants should have at least 12 months of consecutive work history and no large employment gaps in the last 36 months. Rehire rules apply, and the position is nonexempt under FLSA.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no major gaps in the past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: minimum waiting period of 180 days; Rehire Rule: no more than 3 times at Cobb

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters birds according to schedules (30%).
• Walks floors daily, examines birds for illness and treats as directed; handles mortality disposal (20%).
• Places pen partitions according to calculations; segregates birds by line and age (20%).
• Cleans and disinfects waterers and pens; performs routine housekeeping; repairs pens and equipment (10%).
• Tracks information such as genealogy, bird weight, medications, feed intake and mortality (10%).

Skills

Bird care

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

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!

Job Details

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.

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

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule

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

Company

Cobb

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

• 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

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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