Cobb - Three Springs Laying Lead PR04L

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

Schedule

Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Weekend rotation with other leads/managers: Saturday or Sunday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM (approximately twice per year). Work schedule is subject to change based on production needs.

Pay

Starting pay: $21.20 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

Eligible on day 1 of full-time hire. Competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401(k) & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting first day (175+ degree programs)
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

Additional incentives: Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
• If laid off or providing child/elder care, the allowable employment gap is increased to 18 months.
• Previous work history requirement 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.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
• Priority consideration given to internal applicants first.
• Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience preferred.
• Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of team members engaged in the daily care of flocks and proper collection and identification of eggs in the Ped Trap houses by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties (70%)

• Visually inspect inside and outside of each house every week.
• Supervise and assist workers who:
  • Collect eggs, place in plastic flats, and mark appropriately per line identification standards; properly calculate and record number of eggs laid per flock.
  • Provide daily care of flock: use calculator to calculate pounds per pen and record; use hopper scale to weigh proper pounds per pen; distribute feed into feed hoppers by carrying buckets.
  • Use digital scales to obtain average weight of each flock by weighing 60 females/30 males weekly.
  • Collect weekly lab samples using boot swabs for environment and cleft palate swabs for birds.
  • Monitor flock for signs of injury/illness and report to lead/manager.
  • Collect, record, and dispose of flock mortality.
• Maintain flock environment:
  • Flush water lines weekly by turning flush valve.
  • Maintain pen bedding and nests to animal welfare standards.
  • Use handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment (fans, inlets, etc.) once a week.

House Preparation & Ventilation (20%)

• Prepare house for new flock placement by verifying feed, water, and ventilation systems are functioning properly (1–2 houses every 7 weeks).
• Monitor and maintain ventilation equipment for proper temperature and humidity levels; report issues as needed.

Attendance (100%)

• Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.

Other Duties (10%)

• Maintain adequate supply inventory and order as needed.
• Operate high-pressure and regular water hoses.
• Maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris.
• Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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 except 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 & Work Environment

Physical Requirements

• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Regularly lift flats of eggs weighing up to 12 pounds.
• Weigh hens (12–16 pounds) and roosters (12–16 pounds).
• Regularly pull/push crates of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Regularly required to: stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Tools & Equipment

• Hand tools: permanent marker, brooms, pitchfork, scissors, nail clippers, etc.
• 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
• Rubber boots
• NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators and arm protectors may be worn as needed

Chemicals Commonly Used

• Disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants.

Safety

• Expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Expected to identify, address, and