Hybrid Cobb - Sweetwater Laying House Worker at Cobb (Tyson Foods)

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Job Details:

Cobb Sweetwater Laying House Worker                                                                                                                                                 

Sweetwater Farm 3718 N 495 Rd Rose, OK  74364                              

Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm  Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Starting wage $16.50 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Our competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Telehealth Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program
• 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 benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team!

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.

Company: Cobb

Position Summary:

•             Attends to and cares for hens by insuring the flock has adequate feed, water, and ventilation. Collects and inspects eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for incubation by performing the below duties.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•             Collects eggs from egg table, pick up eggs from floor, and record number of eggs laid (35%)

•             Collects and handles eggs by observing/grades/cleans and records egg numbers distributes or disposes according to Cobb standard (15%)

•             Weighs feed, handles birds and weighs birds according to schedules  (10%)

•             Changes and cleans nest pads, dusts nests, cleans walls and ceilings, maintains egg room in a clean state and performs other routine housekeeping duties; add/change litter (10%)

•             Records information according to instructions such as egg numbers, bird weight, medications, feed intake, mortality, and production percentage.   (5%)

•             Houses birds, places in designated pens per housing instructions. Loads birds for processing. Assists with activities at the University of Arkansas Processing Plant and designated commercial hatchery.  Helps with special projects. Mows/Weedeats grounds on the farm.  20%

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities;

These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: inspects birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds  in accordance with company policy (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:

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

Physical:

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

Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly stoop/bend over to floor level to collect eggs up to 300 times per shift. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds to move items such as feed buckets, tools, and trash can.  Must regularly push or pull up to 500 lbs. (wheeled feed cart) 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.                                                                                                 Tools and Equipment: Requires use of hand tools such as wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, broom, squeegee, shovel, counter, vaccination gun, stick needle, eye drop bottle, animal tag pliers; power tools such as cordless drill, gas powered back-pack blower; equipment such as dump truck, skid-steer, tractor, trailer with gas-powered sprayer, pallet jack, lawn mower and weed-eater, catch-frames, scales, tables, scanners, extension cords, coops; safe operation of vehicle to and from work area.                                                                                   

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 glasses,  Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and company issued footwear are required.  Ear plugs and safety glasses will be used as needed.   NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.  Must be able to wear a face mask. 

                                                                                                                                                Chemicals Commonly Used: 

Disinfectants such as Synergize, Viorcid, Green Clean, bleach, hand sanitizer and Lysol, Clorox wipes 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:

Work Shift:

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

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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