Cobb- Traps Pedigree House Worker

Tyson Foods; Spavinaw (OK); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Telehealth Services

Mental Health Services

Well-Being Programs

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education programs starting day 1

Citizenship assistance discounts

Cobb Rewards

Referral bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Tyson Foods - Cobb Family is hiring for a poultry farm position in the United States. The role operates on a rotating schedule—4 days on, 4 days off, with hours 6:10 am to 4:10 pm, and potential changes based on production.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour plus shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Eligible benefits include health, dental, vision, disability coverage, 401K/stock options, paid vacations and holidays, education programs starting on day one, and various support

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no job gaps >6 months in past 36 months.
• If laid off or providing child/elder care, employment gap increases to 18 months.
• Previous work history may not apply to full-time students in last 36 months.
• Rehire requires a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire rule: no more than 3 times at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to standards. (10%)
• Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes nest pads, dusts houses, maintains feed room and cleanliness. (10%)
• Records information such as egg numbers, bird weights, medications, feed and water intake, and mortality. (10%)
• Collects eggs from floor level trap nests, releases hens from nests, records eggs laid by each hen. (50%)
• Monitors for floor and nest eggs and trains hens to use nest to eliminate them. (10%)
• Other duties and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. (10%)

Job description

Job Details

Schedule: Rotating schedule 4 days on / 4 days off, including holidays. Hours: 6:10 am until 4:10 pm. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

About Cobb Family

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: $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
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

Priority Consideration

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first.

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Eligibility

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 Overview

Company: Cobb. Summary: Provides for daily care of pedigree hens and roosters. Inspects eggs to assure quality, fitness and lineage for incubation by performing the duties listed below. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to standards. (10%)
• Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes nest pads, dusts houses, maintains feed room assuring cleanliness and performs other housekeeping duties. (10%)
• Records information according to instructions such as egg numbers (hen numbers on egg), bird weights, medications, feed and water intake and mortality. (10%)
• Collects eggs from floor level trap nests, releases hens from nests, records number of eggs laid by each hen. (50%)
• Monitors for floor and nest eggs and works to eliminate these by training hens to use nest. (10%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: inspects poultry for diseases to remove weak, ill and dead poultry from flock; monitors feed, water, lighting and ventilation systems; sanitation of breakroom and vehicles; properly euthanize weak or 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. Must regularly stoop/bend to floor level to collect eggs in accordance with the number of eggs produced. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds to move items such as feed buckets, tools (such as leaf blowers, roto tillers, wheeled carts), etc. 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 or controls; reach with hands and arms (stretch); 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. 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

Disinfectants such as 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

No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Your employment consideration requires completion of additional information after submitting your application.

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.

Benefits Overview

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.

Contact Information

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.