Cobb Poultry House Caretaker Labor PR02

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K & Stock Options

Education programs starting day 1

Citizenship Assistance

Job summary

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. in the United States is seeking team members to attend and care for broiler birds, ensuring quality through feeding, weighing, and routine duties across shifts.

The role emphasizes adherence to Cobb standards, safety regulations, and accurate data entry into tracking systems. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps 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.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to schedules (30%).
• Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes and cleans nest pads, dusts nests, cleans walls and ceilings, maintains male cages in a clean state and performs other routine housekeeping duties (20%).
• Performs simple math [addition, subtraction, multiplication and division] as part of recording information according to instructions and Cobb standards i.e. bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality (15%).
• Observes/grades/records male quality according to Cobb standard (15%).
• Inspects poultry for diseases and removes weak, ill, and dead poultry from flock (10%).
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

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: $18.00 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

Incentives

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.

Position Summary

Attends to and cares for up to 900 male birds; Inspects males to ascertain quality and fitness for by performing the below duties. Other duties may be assigned. Must be able to complete all production paperwork or data entry into a computer based tracking system or any tasks related to the job function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to schedules (30%)
• Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes and cleans nest pads, dusts nests, cleans walls and ceilings, maintains male cages in a clean state and performs other routine housekeeping duties (20%)
• Performs simple math [addition, subtraction, multiplication and division] as part of recording information according to instructions and Cobb standards ie: bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality (15%)
• Observes/grades/records male quality according to Cobb standard (15%)
• Inspects poultry for diseases and removes weak, ill, and dead poultry from flock (10%)
• Duties may change as needed per production needs.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities: These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: monitors feed, water, illumination, and ventilation systems; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy; sanitation of breakroom and vehicles (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is 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

• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Must regularly stoop/bend over to floor level and reach up to cages.
• Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 30 pounds to move items such as feed buckets; tools, such as wheeled trash can, may be required to occasionally push/pull up to 300 pounds such as feed barrels.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; 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.
• Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Tools and Equipment

• Scale
• Pressure Washer

Personal Protective Equipment

• 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, bleach, etc.

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

Pay Range/Rate

Pay: Starting pay - $18.00/hour. Pay Range/Rate: $18.00.

Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan

No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No 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. Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

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.

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. (Cobb). is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CCPA Notice

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Cobb Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Cobb-Vantress, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Cobb-Vantress make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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