Cobb- Pedigree Selection Lead

Tyson Foods; Spavinaw (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

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

Citizenship Assistance

Beneplace discounts

Cobb Rewards

New Hire Referral bonus

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb in Spavinaw, OK is hiring for a role involving selection of birds by age and conformation, with line supervision duties and strict safety guidelines. The position requires physical stamina and adherence to biosecurity rules in a biosecure environment.

The starting pay is $22.95 per hour, plus shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) options, and paid time off, with opportunities for growth within Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no major employment gaps in the past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria applies with a maximum of three times previously worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Engages in the selection of approximately 1500-2500 pedigree birds daily at designated age based on conformation, physical attributes, and other heritable traits.
• Records information on a touch screen tablet such as bird weight, status, and counts.
• Monitors bird handling, transfer, welfare, and proper coop identification.
• Oversees cleaning and sanitation of coops and work areas; maintains boot room cleanliness.
• Lead person must maintain attendance points at or below four.
• Assist with scheduling and other duties as assigned, including wing banding, cage setup, and audit tasks.

Job description

Job Details

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, including holidays Rotating weekend schedule (approximately 4 weekends per year) Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am to 3:00 pm Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

About the Opportunity

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

Starting Pay: $22.95 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Benefits

• 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.

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: This position engages in the selection of birds at a designated age based on conformation, physical attributes, and other heritable traits. This position also assists in the monitoring and coordinating of activities of Selection crew team members. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages in the selection of approximately 1500-2500 pedigree birds daily at designated age based on conformation, physical attributes, and other heritable traits. (40%)
• Records information on a touch screen tablet such as bird weight, bird kept, number of birds selected, and bird sent to dissect. (30%)
• Monitors bird handling, bird transfer, bird welfare, and properly identifies the coop birds are assigned to; monitors selection numbers and percentages by line and sex. (10%)
• Monitors the washing/sanitizing of coops daily via commercial pressure washer on wet/slick floors, maintains clean foot pans in assigned boot room, weekly sanitation of break room and all equipment used during selection process. (10%)
• Lead person must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: assists with identifying gender, catching, scanning wing band number, and audit market birds for wing bands; assists in set-up for selection by loading empty coops into house, placing catch frames in pens for easier bird access, hanging lights for better visual, set-up of scales and scanner, making coop labels, placing coops in pens and running needed cords. Assists manager with scheduling due to absent team members; properly euthanizes weak, ill and 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 lift and/or move, using two team members, up to 50 pounds to move items such as bird coops; tools, such as angle iron dolly; may be required to occasionally lift and/or move stacks of bird coops. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand the majority of the shift on multiple floor surfaces (concrete floor, shavings, etc.); walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop/bend repeatedly; 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 rubber boots 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 Eligible

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Hourly Applicants Only

Hourly Applicants ONLY.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Benefits

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.