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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
Job Title: Laying House Worker Job Grade: 08
FLSA Status:Nonexempt Position reports to:ProdMgrPedigree
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Location: Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN
Schedule:Wednesday - Saturday, including holidays
Hours:5:45am to 4:30pm including holidays.
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
This positionattends toand cares for the roosters and hens in a Laying house,maintainsthe overall condition of the house, and gathers eggs for incubationin accordance withpipeline productionobjectivesOther duties may also be assigned based on business needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These collect eggs from belts, nest boxes,slatsand pen floorsThe collection process requires frequent bending and stooping to remove eggs from the floorPens should be checked for eggs at least 8 times throughout the dayObserve shell color, texture, and size of egg and separate and record accordinglyMark eggs for line and source identification while putting eggs in plastic hatchery flatsComply withall gathering and marking instructions for special egg export ordersRecord and dispose of substandard eggs as instructedPackidentifiedeggs in plastic hatchery flats and place in farm egg cases along with matchingticketfor pickup by the egg facility at scheduled times throughout the day(50%)
These perform routine housekeeping duties as outlined on the Daily Checklist that include but are not limitedto:turning shavings, changing shavings, sweeping, dusting, removing trash, and light maintenanceCheck equipment, partitions, andhouse infrastructure daily to ensure sound integrity and functionalityRepair or report any deficiencies discoveredPerforms routine quality assurance procedures tomonitoregg quality and boot room and work area sanitation such as collecting weekly feed samples and environmental swabs(20%)
These feed and water birds according to schedulesThis includes ensuring that feeders and drinkers are accessible tobirdsand that feed is distributed evenlyWeigh out and distributefeed exactlyaccording to the outlinedrationfor both hens and roosters daily(10%)
These weigh hens and roosters weekly then calculate and record both individual and average weights and uniformityThe weighing process requires frequent bending and stooping to lift birds on and off the floorExamine birds for signs of illness and treat them according to instructionsAdminister nutrition supplements and medications as instructedRecord and dispose of dead birds as instructedRecord information according to instructions such as egg numbers, bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality(10%)
Other Duties, Responsibilities, and Activities:
These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as:Maintain and assist with housekeeping standards in the working areas;inspect birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation ofstorage areas, breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles,cleaning incinerators;moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (10%)
Bio-security/ Animal Welfare Requirements:
Thejobsiteis abiosecureenvironment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwearisprovided by the Company. No external jewelry may be worn on the job site – excluding medical ID bracelets or necklaces. Only body piercings covered by on-farm clothing arepermitted Must be willing to sign an agreement to not own and to 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:
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Mustuse safe lifting techniquesMust regularlylift and/or move up to 25 poundsand will occasionallyberequiredto lift and/or move up to 50 poundsat times or push/pull wheeled skids of supplies up to 1000 poundsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to stand for the majority of the shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and 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 Requiredto work on wet, slippery surfacesand alsoin hot, dry, dusty,wetand cold environmentsMustmaintaina high levelof situational awareness while working around equipment and livestock.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs/muffsand rubber boots arerequiredfor different tasksNIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators may be worn as needed.
Chemicals Commonly Used:Must be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, animal dye, and miscellaneous disinfectants (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 EquipmentTM is expected toidentify,addressand mitigate safety related risks.
General Sign‐Off:
The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policiesFailure to perform this job to the above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination
I have read andunderstandthis explanation and job summary.
Signature:_______________________________Date:_________________________
REVISED DATE11/08/24
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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