Cobb - Three Springs Poultry Farm Worker Labor PR02

About the role

The Cobb Three Springs Poultry Farm Worker position is available at Cobb, a company dedicated to helping team members thrive both professionally and personally. The role offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, free telehealth services, free mental health services, well-being support programs, and a 401K plan. Additionally, there are incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

Responsibilities

• Remove used litter from houses; clean & disinfect poultry houses & all equipment (including vehicles/tractors) utilizing commercial pressure washer on wet/slick floor; place new shavings in houses following cleaning
• Move birds as required to laying/Pedigree houses or live haul loading area ensuring all wing bands have been removed for load outs for birds’ leaving the farm
• Maintain tractors, pressure washers, litter truck, trailers, & mechanical equipment while providing all weekly & maintenance safety checks
• Properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity and animal welfare requirements

Requirements

• 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
• Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for most of the shift, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, climbing, stooping, bending, and using various tools and equipment
• Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must use safe lifting techniques
• Regularly lift &/or move up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, cages, bird coops; tools such as pallet jack may be required to occasionally lift &/or move up to 2000 pounds such as skids of supplies, shavings, etc.
• Stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects & controls; reach with hands & arms; balance; climb/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day
• Requires use of personal protective equipment including safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, hearing protection & company issued footwear
• May wear NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators as needed
• Work on wet, slippery surfaces & also in hot, dry, dusty, wet & cold environments
• Must maintain a high level of situational awareness while working around equipment and livestock

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
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

Pay

$18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends

Schedule

Monday through Friday, including holidays. Hours: 6:00 am until 2:00 pm. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Qualifications

Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Skills

Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for most of the shift, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, climbing, stooping, bending, and using various tools and equipment.

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
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

Company

This position is responsible for power washing, cleaning & disinfecting poultry houses; removing used litter from poultry houses; assisting with bird movement as needed; placing new shavings in poultry houses; bush hogging /or mowing around poultry houses; maintaining & cleaning farm equipment.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible

Unsolicited Assistance

No unsolicited assistance accepted