Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker - Southwest Farm

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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Management Level:

Company: Cobb

Position: Poultry Farm Worker

Schedule:  Monday through Friday

Hours: 5:00 am – 1:00 pm including Holidays.  Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level </= 6 attendance points, and 6 months in the current area, unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in the current area is allowable.  

Position Summary:

• This position provides general labor in the selection, vaccination, blood pull movements of all the Cobb products housed at Cobb contract farms.  Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs selection, vaccination, blood pull, movement, clean out of all Cobb products/facilities. (35%)
• Loads Cobb products into modules and on to the truck for transport to designated processing plant. (35%)
• Cleans and disinfects Cobb poultry houses, vehicles, modules and equipment. (20%)
• Duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Participates in research trials weighing meat, handling knives and reading scales as needed, sprays insecticides as needed, collects samples of surface area with drag swabs or swabs birds for health inspection. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:

• The jobsite is a bio secure 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 be able to lift and/or move 30 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds at times.  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.
• Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles, 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, 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. 

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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

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.

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