This position is responsible for catching, identification, and movement of birds during flock housing, pullet and spent hen removal, toe/beak trimming, and flock vaccinations. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities
Schedule: Monday through Friday, including holidays
Hours: Monday through Thursday 6:00 am until 2:00 pm, Friday 4:30 am until 12:30 am
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs
This position is responsible for catching, identification, and movement of birds during flock housing, pullet and spent hen removal, toe/beak trimming, and flock vaccinations
Other duties may be assigned
Catch pullets and load into trailer for transport to live haul bay for catching and placing into modules (20%)
Rotate tasks of catching birds to hold for vaccination and performing vaccination on birds (10%)
Rotate tasks of housing: Catch birds and scan wingband for identification and place in pen to be badged (use animal tag pliers to attach badge to wingweb), pen not badged, or trailer as instructed; catch birds in trailer and place in house, catch and rescan birds for identification and place in pen or cage as instructed
Continue process until all birds are housed. (20%)
Use wire cutters to remove wing and leg bands and badges from hens prior to live haul, catch spent hens and load into trailer for transport to live haul bay for catching and placing into modules, catch birds and operate trimmer by stepping on pedal to trim toenails and/or beaks, catch and properly euthanize pedigree birds and transport to incinerator and load incinerator for disposal (10%)
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
Such as: Use scalpel to obtain fat samples from euthanized bird for pesticide residue testing and spread shavings on trailer floor, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, may also perform other farm crew duties such as operate dump truck and auger for litter removal, remove litter, replace new shavings, sanitation in any area, operate high pressure washer to remove debris from houses, operate low pressure washer to apply disinfectant to shavings, dispose of mortality and trash, and perform steps to control vegetation in the absence of other crew members
Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company
Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants, vaccines, and vehicle fluids
Safety: Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures
Benefits
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: $18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends
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
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
Qualifications
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
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods
The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility
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
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 bend/stoop to catch and carry birds weighing up to 18 pounds per hand and lift/carry catch frames and shavings weighing up to 12 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on a concrete floor; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear
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 brooms, shovels, wire cutters, vaccination gun, stick needle, eye drop bottle, animal tag pliers, safety knife; power tools such as drill; and truck/trailer
Equipment such as tractor, forklift, bobcat, high and low pressure washers, lawn mower, weedeater and augers
Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments
