Cobb - Ped Sis House Worker - Bear Hollow Farm

About the role

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family at every stage of life, with eligibility beginning on day 1 of full‑time hire. This position is based at Bear Hollow Farm, Pineville, MO, and involves the daily care of flocks and proper collection and identification of eggs in the Ped Sister/Super Sister houses.

Responsibilities

• Collect eggs and scan barcode using handheld scanner, place in plastic flat, and mark appropriately per line identification standards; properly calculate and record number of eggs laid per flock (50%)
• Provide daily care of flock by using calculator to properly calculate # of pounds per pen and recording; using hopper scale to weigh proper # of pounds per pen; distributing feed into feed hoppers by carrying buckets; using digital scales to obtain average weight of each flock by weighing 30 females; collecting weekly lab samples by using boot swabs for environment and cleft pallet swabs for birds; monitor flock for signs of injury/illness and report to lead/manager; collecting, recording, and disposing of flock mortality (30%)
• Maintain flock environment by flushing water lines weekly by turning flush valve; maintaining pen bedding and nests to animal welfare standards; using handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment (fans, inlets, etc.) once a week (10%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: operate a high pressure and regular water hose; maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer; maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris; maintain a clean and organized work area (10%)
• Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements: jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility; appropriate clothing and footwear 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: must use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift flats of eggs weighing up to 12 pounds and weigh hens (6‑12 pounds); regularly required to pull/push crates of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds; while performing duties, employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; specific vision abilities required include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. Tools and Equipment: requires use of hand tools such as permanent marker, brooms, pitchfork, scissors, nail clippers, etc., and safe operation of vehicle to and from work area. Environment: required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Personal Protective Equipment Required: safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required; must wear company provided facial covering; NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators and arm protectors may be worn as needed. Chemicals Commonly Used: disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants. Safety: team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment; team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

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: minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire rule: no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks; if offered a position that requires a background check, additional documentation will be provided after an offer is extended.

Benefits

• 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