Cobb - Feed Conversion Worker

Tyson Foods; Deer Lodge (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telehealth Services

Mental Health Services

Well-Being Programs

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education assistance

Citizenship assistance

Cobb Rewards

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb in Tennessee is hiring a Brood House Feed Conversion Worker. Starting pay is $17.45/hour, with higher rates for evenings and weekends; temps start at $17.35/hour. This role involves data collection in brood houses, cage management, and routine duties to support production.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, telehealth, mental health services, 401K, life insurance, and education assistance starting on day one. Internal applicants get priority consideration.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps >6 months in past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for interview.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Data collection in brood feed conversion houses and related duties.
• Record and monitor feed weights, mortality, and bird health per protocol.
• Operate and maintain cages, feed systems, and equipment.
• Assist with weekly house setups for biosecurity and readiness.
• Support dissection lab data collection for breast quality assessments.

Skills

Reading and writing

Math skills

Oral and written comms

Job description

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 : $17.45 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. Temps start at $17.35

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.

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: Brood House Feed Conversion Worker Job Grade: 3A

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Prod Mgr. Ped

Disc vs Non-Disc: N

Location : Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN

Schedule: Mon - Thurs.

Hours: 5:15am to 2:15pm daily, with job typical of a 40-hour work week. The work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

This position collects data in the feed conversion houses and Other duties may be assigned.

undefined 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 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: scan chickens into and out of their cages; record and add feed to feeders as needed; collect data on a computer or tablet and/or with pen and paper; 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 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 weight, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc.) (45%) These assist Lixi Tm's with the collection of breast quality data daily in brood and bfc houses within Dissection Laboratory performing the following duties: scan bands and present birds to Lixi Tm for data collection; catch up birds in brood and assist of clean up to include equipment needed; pull birds from cages and place back in same respective cage (15%) These setup a house weekly to include: insuring the house is biosecure; staging shavings/placing shavings into cages with shovel; placing feed into barrels and feeders; checking and bleeding water lines; ensuring house is in prime operational state (25%).

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; scanning/banding and moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy; collect swab samples; wash, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydr