Cobb - Poultry Farm Ops Lead PR04L

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by ensuring the Supervisor's instructions are communicated to team members and carried out timely and correctly. The role also monitors all equipment to ensure it is working properly and notifies the supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Provides general farm labor to vaccinate birds and move birds to designated houses; placing new shavings in poultry houses; maintaining and cleaning farm (vaccinating) equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate and move birds as required to feed conversion houses, growing houses, laying houses or live haul loading area (40%)
• Set-up of poultry houses including cages, shavings, and spraying of pesticides (10%)
• Clean and disinfect equipment and vehicles used in moving birds, supplies or equipment on the farm (10%)
• Perform simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) as part of recording information according to instructions and Cobb standards (e.g., bird weight, medications, feed intake, mortality) (20%)
• Wash and dry laundry daily (morning and afternoon) as per schedule by Manager (10%)
• Repair cages, pens, equipment; farm cleanup such as garbage/litter retrieval; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (10%)

Requirements

• Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Driver's License: Must have a valid driver's license with 1 year verifiable driving experience and a clean safety record.
• Respirator Certification: Must be able to achieve and maintain a respirator certification; team members must remain clean-shaven during all scheduled work hours.
• Experience: Demonstrated previous experience in a lead/supervisory role and/or a minimum of 6 months in a poultry-related field.
• Attendance: Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
• Employment History: Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap allowance increases to 18 months. Previous work history does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
• Rehire Criteria: Minimum waiting period of 180 days; no more than 3 prior work periods at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Priority consideration provided to internal applicants first.
• Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience considered preferred.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

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 first day on 175+ degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, Earned Time Off

Benefits eligibility begins on day 1 of full-time hire.

Pay

Starting pay: $21.20 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Pay range/rate: $21.20/hour. Additional compensation may be available based on shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 2:30pm (1st Shift). Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lifting: Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds (partitions, cages, bird coops); occasionally lift/move up to 2000 pounds (skids of supplies, shavings) using tools such as pallet jack.
• Physical Activity: Stand majority of shift on concrete floor; walk; sit; use hands to handle/feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb ladders; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; talk or hear; drive vehicle within farm complex; proficiently operate trailer/tractor/skid steer/hyster.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Communication: Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
• Tools & Equipment