Cobb- Laying House Worker

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Telehealth Services

Mental Health Services

Job summary

Tyson Foods, operating Cobb facilities in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, is hiring for a Laying House Worker. The role involves caring for hens, collecting and recording eggs, and maintaining cleanliness and biosecurity in a busy farm environment. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with shift differentials for evenings and weekends.

Requires physical stamina and ability to meet strict safety guidelines. Applicants should have at least 6 months of prior work history with one employer; biweekly safety trainings

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer
• No employment gaps >6 months in past 36 months (with exceptions)
• Rehire criteria may apply and prior layoffs considered

Responsibilities

• Attends to and cares for hens and roosters; inspects eggs for quality and incubation suitability
• Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to schedules
• Records information such as egg numbers, bird weight, medications and mortality
• Monitors egg quality and records data per Cobb standards
• Collects eggs from floor and records eggs laid per hen
• Performs other duties and maintains clean environments and equipment

Skills

Production experience

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Cobb- Laying House WorkerApply: Grand Meadow Farms - Spavinaw, Oklahoma: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 9, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R0493501**Job Details:****Schedule:** Wednesday through Saturday, including holidays.**Hours:** 6:00 am until 4:00 pm.Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.**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**: **$18.00** 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? **Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!**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 6 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 **Summary:*** Attends to and cares for hens and roosters. Inspects eggs to assure quality and fitness for incubation by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to schedules. (10%)* Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes and cleans nest pads, dusts nests, cleans walls and ceilings, maintains egg room in a clean state and performs other routine housekeeping duties; adds/changes shavings. (10%)* Records information according to instructions such as egg numbers (hen number on egg), bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality. (10%)* Observes/grades/records egg quality and distributes or disposes according to Cobb standards. (10%)* For egg table, pick up eggs from floor and record number of eggs laid by each hen. (50%)* Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice such as: Inspects poultry for diseases and removes weak, ill or injured birds and remove dead poultry flock; records number of eggs; monitors feed, water, lighting and ventilation systems; sanitation of breakroom and vehicles; house set-up for new birds via checking water/feed lines and light set-up; properly euthanize weak, ill or injured birds in accordance with company policy. (10%)**Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:*** The jobsite 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 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** stoop/bend over to floor level to collect eggs repeatedly. Must **regularly** lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to move items such as feed buckets; may be required to **occasionally** push and/or pull equipment such as a roto tiller or use of drill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is **regularly** required to stand the majority of the shift on multiple floor surfaces (i.e. concrete floors, shavings, etc.); walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, climb (ladder usage); stoop or bend, talk and 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.* Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.* Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, cryogen gloves, waterproof apron, and farm issued footwear are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed.* Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Lysol, Bleach, Clorox Wipes, etc.* Safety: Team member 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. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.