Poultry Selection Specialist Trainee

Tyson Foods; Deer Lodge (TN); 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

Free Telehealth Services

Free Mental Health Services

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Free Education programs on first day

Citizenship Assistance

Job summary

Cobb in Dry Creek Farm, Deer Lodge, TN, is hiring a Poultry Selection Worker (Selection Trainee) to support daily bird selection and data recording on touch screens. The role runs Monday–Thursday with occasional Fridays and holidays, 5:20am–3:20pm, with potential overtime.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour plus shift differentials; benefits start on day one. The job emphasizes biosecurity, physical endurance, and accuracy in tracking bird weights, lineage, and disposition while ensuring welfare

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no significant employment gaps in the past 36 months.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Engage in training of selection of approximately 2700 pedigree birds daily based on conformation and traits.
• Record information on touch screen tablet and on paper; track weight, mortality, defects and disposition.
• Monitor bird handling, welfare, and correct coop assignments; verify selection numbers by line and sex.

Job description

Cobb in Dry Creek Farm, Deer Lodge, TN, is hiring a Poultry Selection Worker (Selection Trainee) to support daily bird selection and data recording on touch screens. The role runs Monday–Thursday with occasional Fridays and holidays, 5:20am–3:20pm, with potential overtime.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour plus shift differentials; benefits start on day one. The job emphasizes biosecurity, physical endurance, and accuracy in tracking bird weights, lineage, and disposition while ensuring welfare