Cobb - Poultry Selection Worker

Tyson Foods; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Education benefits starting on day one

Citizenship Assistance

Bonuses and referrals

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Monticello, KY is seeking a Selection Worker to assist in the bird selection process at six weeks of age. The role requires attention to detail for conformation and data entry into our system.

Shifts run Monday through Thursday and may include Fridays and holidays; hours typically start early in the morning. Health and dental coverage, disability, stock options, and 401k plans are among the listed benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
• If laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
• Rehire rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the selection of approximately 2700 pedigree birds daily by identifying gender, catching, scanning wing band number, and auditing market birds for wing bands (35%).
• Assist with properly identifying the coop birds they are assigned to (30%).
• Wash/sanitize approximately 100 coops daily via pressure washer on wet, slick floors; maintain clean foot pans; sanitize breakroom and equipment (15%).
• Set up for selection by loading coops, placing catch frames, hanging lights, setting up scales/scanner, making labels, and running cords (10%).
• Other duties or adjustments as required, including moving birds, dissection tasks, or disinfecting vehicles (10%).

Job description

Job Details

Company: Cobb Job Title: Selection Worker Job Grade: 08 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Sr Supv Farm Disc vs Non Disc: N

Location: Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY

Schedule: Monday through Thursday and occasionally Friday, including holidays

Hours: 5:20am - 3:20pm Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Starting Pay: $17.00 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 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 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.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

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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.

Position Summary

Engaged in assisting with the selection of birds at six weeks of age based on conformation, physical attributes and family data provided by the computer and movement of birds within the complex. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the selection of approximately 2700 pedigree birds daily by identifying gender, catching, scanning wing band number, and audit market birds for wing bands (35%)
• Assist with properly identifying the coop birds are assigned to (30%)
• Washing/sanitizing approximately 100 coops daily via commercial pressure washer on wet, slick floors, maintain clean foot pans in assigned boot room, weekly sanitation of selection breakroom and all equipment used during selection process (15%)
• Assist in set-up for selection by loading empty coops into house, placing catch frames in pens for easier bird access, hanging of lights for better visual, set up of scales and scanner, making coop labels, placing coops in pens and running needed cords (10%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities: These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Assist with moving birds from brood house to feed conversion or dissection and wash/disinfect vehicles; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare

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

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 up to 300 pounds such as stacks of bird coops. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on multiple floor surfaces (i.e. concrete floor, shavings); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; 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.

Tools and Equipment: Scale, Tablet, Scanner, Pressure Washer Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, extreme dusty, wet and cold environments Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Simple Green, Lysol, 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Culture

At Tyson, 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 Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.