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Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!
At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. 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: $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.
What’s in it for you?
Our competitive benefits include:
- 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.
These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!
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:BroodHouseFeed Conversion WorkerJob Grade:3A
FLSA Status:NonexemptPosition reports to:ProdMgr.Ped
Location:Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN
Schedule:Mon – Thurs.
Hours:5:15amto 2:15pmdaily,withjobtypical of a40-hourwork week.
The workschedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills.Musthave good oral andwritten communication skills.Basic computer skills for data entryregardingdissection andindividualfeed/bird weightdata.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These collect Dataand Perform House ChecklistwithinBroodFeed Conversion Housesperforming the following duties:weigh chickens into and out of their cages; record and add feed to feeders as needed; collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet; check bird’s heart rate and blood oxygen with pulse-oximeter following the accepted protocols; dispose of dead birds as instructed; feed birds according to schedules; clean and disinfect houses, equipment, waterers, feeders and cages; perform routine housekeeping duties; segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed; remove and place birds in cages according to schedules; examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead, supervisoror manager; monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house; record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents,etc.)(60%)
These collect Data within Dissection Laboratoryperforming the following duties:euthanize birdsin accordance with company policy; use scalpel to dissect birds into specific parts to accepted protocols; visually score for defects in physiology; use a caliper to collect data, and use awoodyratorto check for breast hardness; enter weights and defects into tablet or computer; dispose of dead dissect birds into incinerators(30%)
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;collect swab samples; clean, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro-foamer, sweep, mop, and other general cleaning(10%)
Biosecurity Requirements/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:
Thejobsiteis abio secureenvironment which requires showering,changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwearareprovided by the Company. Nojewelry may be worn on the job site except formedical IDjewelry and body piercings covered byappropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement toavoidany 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 lift and/or move up to25 poundsand may berequiredto lift and/or move up to50 poundsat times.Must push/pull dolliesweighingup to500 pounds.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeisregularly required tostand; walk; sit; use handsto finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle within the farm complex.Employeesareregularly required todissect chicken parts with a knife; excessive hand and wrist movements. Specific visionabilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depthperception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment: scale, Tablet scanner, scalpel, drill safety knife,woodyrator, Pulse-Ox Machine& pressure washer
Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty,wet,and cold environments.Excessive smells of raw chicken indissectiondepartment.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles,safetyglasses, faceshield, chemical gloves,cutting gloves,waterproofapron, and rubber boots arerequired. Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95particulaterespirators will be worn as needed.
Safety:TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.These include Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection,LOTOand Personal Protective Equipment.TM is expected toidentify,addressand mitigate safety related risks.
The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies.Failure to perform this job to the above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination.
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Signature: _______________________________Date: _________________________
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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.
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