Cobb- Pedigree House Worker Lead (Traps)

Tyson Foods; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telehealth

Well-Being Program

401K & Stock Plan

Life Insurance

Education Discount

Cobb Rewards

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Tyson Foods, at the Cobb facility in Oklahoma, is hiring for a poultry production assistant. The role involves monitoring birds, feeding, weighing, recording egg data, and helping keep the flock healthy and productive.

Shift is 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday with overtime eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package starts from day one, and internal candidates are prioritized for consideration.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer.
• No employment gaps >6 months in past 36 months.
• Rehire rules may apply after 3 Cobb/Tyson entries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with feeding, watering and weighing birds.
• Record egg numbers and weights, and monitor bird health.
• Inspect poultry for diseases and remove ill or dead birds.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of the work area.
• Assist with scheduling and daily production activities.

Skills

Poultry production

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Details

Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, including holidays. Hours: 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Starting Wage: $21.20 Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Telehealth Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer.

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 Summary

This position is responsible in assisting with monitoring, supporting, and training Trap Team Members engaged in attending to and caring for hens and roosters; inspecting eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for incubation by performing the below duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with: Feeding, watering and weighing birds according to schedules. (20%)
• Monitor and assist with: Cleaning and disinfecting waterers, changing nest pads, dusting houses, maintaining feed room in a clean state and performing other routine housekeeping duties. (10%)
• Monitor and assist with: Recording information according to instructions such as egg numbers (Line and source on the egg), bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality. (10%)
• Monitor and assist with: Inspecting poultry for diseases and removing weak, ill, injured and dead poultry from flock. (10%)
• Monitor and assist with: Collecting eggs from floor level trap nests, releasing hens from nests and roosters from male pens, and recording number of eggs laid by each hen. (30%)
• Monitor and assist with: Recording number of floor eggs and working to eliminate these by training hens to use nests. (10%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as; monitoring and adjusting feed, water, lighting, and ventilation systems; charting fertility percentages and changing males with Manager’s approval; sanitizing of breakroom and vehicles; assisting manager with scheduling due to absent Team Members; properly euthanizing 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.
• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Must regularly stoop/bend to floor level repeatedly.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds to move items such as feed buckets, tools (such as leaf blowers), etc.; may be required to occasionally push/pull items such as feed barrels.
• 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, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop or bend repeatedly, climbing (ladder usage); 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.
• Tools and Equipment: 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, waterproof apron, and farm issued footwear are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Synergize, Virocid, 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 Eligibility

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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