Cobb Poultry House Caretaker Labor PR02

About the role

Attends to and cares for up to 900 male birds; inspects males to ascertain quality and fitness. Must be able to complete all production paperwork or data entry into a computer-based tracking system or any tasks related to the job function.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to schedules (30%)
• Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes and cleans nest pads, dusts nests, cleans walls and ceilings, maintains male cages in a clean state and performs other routine housekeeping duties (20%)
• Performs simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) as part of recording information according to instructions and Cobb standards (e.g., bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality) (15%)
• Observes/grades/records male quality according to Cobb standard (15%)
• Inspects poultry for diseases and removes weak, ill, and dead poultry from flock (10%)
• Monitors feed, water, illumination, and ventilation systems
• Properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy
• Sanitation of breakroom and vehicles

Biosecurity / Animal Welfare / Safety Requirements

• Jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering; appropriate clothing and footwear provided by the company
• No jewelry permitted on the jobsite except medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings
• Must sign an agreement to avoid contact with any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.)
• Must sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent stooping/bending to floor level and reaching up to cages
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds; occasional pushing/pulling up to 300 pounds (e.g., feed barrels)
• Standing and walking majority of shift on concrete floor; sitting; using hands to handle objects and controls; climbing/ladder usage
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Work on wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold surfaces

Personal Protective Equipment Required: safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, rubber boots; ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators as needed.

Chemicals commonly used: disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, bleach, etc.

Requirements

• 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 (18 months if laid off or providing child/elder care)
• Full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from prior work history requirement
• Rehire criteria: minimum 180-day waiting period; no more than 3 prior engagements at Cobb/Tyson Foods
• Must reside in the United States

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Free telehealth and mental health services
• Well-being support programs
• 401(k) and stock options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free education starting day one with access to 175-degree programs
• Citizenship assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Cobb Rewards, new hire referral and referral bonuses
• Paid vacation and holidays; overtime eligibility; earned time off

Pay

Starting pay: $18.00 per hour plus shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Schedule

Varies per week, including weekends and holidays. Typical schedule: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm, 4 days per week; averages 40 hours per week. Subject to change based on production needs.