Cobb - Three Springs Artificial Insemination Person Labor PR03

Location: Three Springs Farm, 17804 E 606 Rd, Rose, OK 74364

About the role

This position is responsible for collecting semen and inseminating hens in chicken houses. Inspecting semen to determine quality and quantity for use as well as inspection of hens for evidence of production.

Responsibilities

• Insemination of hens. This is a process where 1 team member inverts the hens’ oviducts and another team member places semen into the oviduct. Management and leads will inspect this process to ensure correct placement of semen and correct hen handling methods are being used. Team members are required to rotate between the inverting job and semen placement job. Hens will be inspected for evidence of production during this process. (75%)
• Collect semen free of contaminants from males. Semen collection duties will be assisted by management and leads based on team members' ability to collect contaminant-free semen without causing injury to the male. Visually inspecting semen and recording the quality scores. (5%)
• Weighing of males and recording of weights and adjusting males’ feed. (5%)
• Assisting management, management support, and leads in the evaluation of semen using microscope/densimeter and other equipment to determine semen quality. Males not having acceptable semen quality will be replaced. (5%)
• Duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: washing/disinfecting vehicles; set up and cleaning of AI equipment; sanitizing AI breakroom; trimming beaks/vents; properly euthanizing selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy. (10%)

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 include a minimum waiting period of 180 days and a rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
• Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
• 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.

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing, and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company.
• No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must use safe lifting techniques. Will occasionally lift and/or move, using two team members, up to 80 pounds to move items such as bird coops.
• Regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor) and walk up to 2 miles; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb ladders; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; wrist movement with pipettes up to 2000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
• Specific vision abilities required include meticulous close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, extreme dusty, wet, and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, safety glasses, and company-issued footwear are required.
• Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.

Chemicals Commonly Used

• Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Clorox Wipes, Bleach, hand sanitizer, Lysol, etc.

Safety

• Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Team member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, including holidays.
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Start and end times may vary.
• Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Pay

Starting pay: $19.05 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on day 1 of full-time hire.
• 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.
• Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral, and Referral Bonuses.
• Paid Vacations and Paid Holidays.
• Overtime Eligibility and Earned Time Off.