Cobb - Lay House Worker

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Tyson Foods

Cobb - Lay House Worker

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Deer Lodge

Tennessee

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.

Los solicitantes seleccionados para este puesto deben estar completamente vacunados contra el COVID-19 como condición de empleo. La verificación de la vacuna se requerirá para el 1 de octubre de 2021 para los compañeros de equipo con base en la sede (corporativa) de la empresa y para el 1 de noviembre de 2021 para los compañeros de equipo en las plantas y almacenes.

Job Details:

Location: Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN

Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, including holidays

Hours: 6:20am to 4:30pm including holidays.

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by November 1, 2021 for Plant based team members

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Temporary starting wage: $15.00

Full Time Starting Wage: $15.45

Plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends

Competitive benefits, including

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Educational Assistance Program (including GED assistance. Citizenship assistance, ESL and tuition reimbursements)

Referral Incentives

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran's status.

Tyson es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades que practica Acción Afirmativa. Todos los aspirantes calificados se tomarán en cuenta sin hacer distinción alguna la raza, género, origen nacional, coloc, religión, edad, genética, orientación sexual, incapacidad o situación de veteran.

Addendum to Job Descriptions for Source Control and Essential Functions

During the current Pandemic (2020), all Team Members will be required to wear company issued facial coverings. Training will be provided to each Team Member specific to their job and their facility location in addition to signing an acknowledgement form they understand these expectations.

It is considered an essential function of each job for a Team Member to wear the company issued facial coverings. If a Team Member indicates they will not wear the mask, they will not be considered for the position in which they are applying or any position that requires the facial covering. If a Team Member has a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing the mask, Cobb will engage in a interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided that addresses the safety concerns associated with the Pandemic and allow the Team Member to perform the essential functions of the job.

Position Summary:

This position attends to and cares for the roosters and hens in a Laying house, maintains the overall condition of the house, and gathers eggs for incubation in accordance with pipeline production objectives. Other duties may also be assigned based on business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These collect eggs from belts, nest boxes, slats and pen floors. The collection process requires frequent bending and stooping to remove eggs from the floor. Pens should be checked for eggs at least 8 times throughout the day. Observe shell color, texture, and size of egg and separate and record accordingly. Mark eggs for line and source identification while putting eggs in plastic hatchery flats. Comply with all gathering and marking instructions for special egg export orders. Record and dispose of substandard eggs as instructed. Pack identified eggs in plastic hatchery flats and place in farm egg cases along with matching ticket for 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 limited to: turning shavings, changing shavings, sweeping, dusting, removing trash, and light maintenance. Check equipment, partitions, and house infrastructure daily to ensure sound integrity and functionality. Repair or report any deficiencies discovered. Performs routine quality assurance procedures to monitor egg 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 schedules. This includes ensuring that feeders and drinkers are accessible to birds and that feed is distributed evenly. Weigh out and distribute feed exactly according to the outlined ration for both hens and roosters daily. (10%)

These weigh hens and roosters weekly then calculate and record both individual and average weights and uniformity. The weighing process requires frequent bending and stooping to lift birds on and off the floor. Examine birds for signs of illness and treat them according to instructions. Administer nutrition supplements and medications as instructed. Record and dispose of dead birds as instructed. Record 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 of storage 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:

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided 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 are permitted. 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:

Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and will occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times or push/pull wheeled skids of supplies up to 1000 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required 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: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Must maintain a high level of situational awareness while working around equipment and livestock.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs/muffs and rubber boots are required for different tasks. NIOSH 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 Equipment. TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

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/Affirmative Action 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.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here (https://www.tysonfoods.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/CCPA applicant notification.pdf) .

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.

The vaccines against COVID-19 are free for new hires and are accompanied by a cash incentive for eligible non-corporate based hires. Readily available at select sites.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.Join us on the journey.

At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose (http://www.tysonfoods.com/who-we-are/our-story/purpose-values) .

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

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Tyson Foods, Inc.
Website : https://www.tysonfoods.com/