Cobb - Three Springs Artificial Insemination Part-Time

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Locust Grove (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Free Telehealth

Free Mental Health Services

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Education benefits on day 1

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. Cobb team at Three Springs Farm in Rose, OK is hiring a part-time AI Technician to assist in semen collection and insemination of hens.

The role involves rotating between semen placement and inverting tasks, with a focus on maintaining proper hen handling and biosecurity protocols. The position requires at least 12 months of continuous work history with one employer, adherence to safety guidelines, and willingness to work a schedule that may include holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no job gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
• Applicants residing in the United States are eligible for interview consideration.
• Internal candidates may receive priority consideration for this Cobb/Tyson Foods role.

Responsibilities

• Insemination of hens and placement of semen in the oviducts; rotation between tasks.
• Collect semen from males with supervision as needed.
• Visually inspect semen for quality and record scores.
• Weigh males and monitor weights; adjust feed as needed.
• Assist management in evaluating semen quality using microscopy and other tools.

Job description

Job Details:Cobb: AI Person (Part-Time)Location: Three Springs Farm 17804 E 606 Rd Rose, OK 74364Schedule: Monday through Wednesday, including holidays.Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 AM to 5 PM Start and end times may vary. 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: $19.05 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. 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.

Company

Summary:This position is responsible for collecting semen and inseminating hens in chicken houses. Inspecting semen to determine quality and quantity for use as well as inspection of hens for evidence of production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Insemination of hens. This is a process where 1 team member inverts the hens' oviducts and another team member places semen into the oviduct. Management and leads will inspect this process to insure correct placement of semen and insure correct hen handling methods are being used. Team members are required to rotate between the inverting job and semen placement job. Hens will be inspected for evidence of production during this process. (75%)

Collect semen free of containments from males. Semen collection duties will be assisted by management and leads based on team members ability to collect containment free semen without causing injury to the male.

Visually inspecting semen and recording the quality scores . (5%)

Weighing of males and recording of weights and adjusting males' feed. (5%)

Assisting management, management support and leads in the evulation of semen using microscope/densimeter and other equipment to determine semen quality. Males not having acceptable semen quality will be replaced. (5%)

Duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: washing/disinfecting vehicles; set up and cleaning of AI equipment; sanitizing AI breakroom; trimming beaks/vents; properly euthanizing selected or weak/ill 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. Will occasionally lift and/or move, using two Team Members, up to 80 pounds to move items such as bird coops. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor) and walk up to 2 miles; 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; wrist movement with pipettes up to 2000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex. Specific vision abilities required by the job include meticulous 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 in hot, dry, extreme dusty, wet and cold environments

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, safety glasses and company issued footwear 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, Clorox Wipes, Bleach, hand sanitizer, Lysol, 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)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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