Job Description
Job Details: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:$18.00 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:Real Time Conversion House Worker Job Grade:08 FLSA Status:Nonexempt Position reports to:Sr Supv Farm Disc vs Non Disc:N Location:Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY Schedule:4 on 4 off, including weekends and holidays.Hours:5:20am - 3:15pm Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.Position Summary:This position collects data in the feed conversion houses and dissection laboratory by using measuring instruments and electronic devices.Other duties may be assigned.Minimum Requirements:Basic computer skills for inputting data regarding dissection data via tablet.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Feed Conversion Houses and Brood Feed Conversion Houses performing 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 equipment; house set-up; 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 or manager; monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house; perform simple math as part of recording 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) (50%) Collect Data within Dissection Laboratory performing the following duties:euthanize birds; use scalpel to dissect birds into specific parts to accepted protocols; visually score for defects in physiology; use a caliper to collect data; enter weights and defects into tablet or computer; dispose of dead dissect birds into incinerators (40%) Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as:collect swab samples; clean, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro-foamer, sweep, mop, and other general cleaning; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (10%) Biosecurity/Animal Welfare: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 Environment:The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or