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Starting Pay $19.05 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.
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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.
Requirements: Must have at least 12 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: Cobb
JobTitleBiotech Worker
Job Grade: 08
FLSA Status:Nonexempt
Position reports to:Assoc Analyst Biotech
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Location Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY
Schedule:Tuesdaythru Friday
Hours:5:00am–300pm,including holidays.
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
This positionis responsible forthe collection of all biotechnology samples for the genetic gain of pedigree chickensOther duties may be assigned.
MinimumRequirements:
Must havevaliddriver’s license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collect blood samples from Pedigree birds tomonitorbird health and diseases (25%)
Cleans and sanitizes sampling and blood testing instruments(15%)
Perform simple math as part of recordinginformation according to instructions for sampling of pedigree chickens (50%)
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such asmove birds as required to other houses per house schedule; clean and disinfect the equipment and vehicles used in moving birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm; help laundry staff as needed;properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy;off-farm shopping for supplies; may travel to various farms for training and implementation of procedures when studies are being done with duration of 1 week at a time may be expected(10%)
Biosecurity/Animal Welfare
Thejobsiteis abiosecureenvironment whichrequires showering,changing clothing and footwear before entering the facilityAppropriate clothing and footwearisprovided by the CompanyNo jewelry may be worn on thejobsite exceptformedical IDjewelry and body piercings covered byappropriate clothingMust be willing tosign an agreementto avoid contact with 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
Physical Mustuse safe lifting techniquesMust regularlylift and/or move, up to 50 pounds,utilizing2 Team Members,to move items such as bird coops; tools, such as pallet jack, may berequiredto occasionallylift and/or move up to 250 poundssuch as stacks of bird coops. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); 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 complexSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depthperception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment:Tablet, Scanner, Pipette, Syringes, Vehicle, Pressure Washer
Personal Protective Equipment Required Safetygoggles,safety glasses,face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are requiredEar plugs will be used as requiredNIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed
Chemicals Commonly Used Disinfectantssuch as Synergize,Virocid,Lysol, etc.
Environment Requiredto work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
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,addressand mitigate safety related risks.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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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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Cobb advances the global poultry industry through high-quality genetic products backed by innovative research, enabling worldwide access to healthy and affordable protein. As the world's oldest pedigree broiler breeder and headquartered in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Cobb provides poultry genetics to more than one hundred countries. Learn more at www.CobbGenetics.com.
