Cobb - Three Springs Real Time Feed Conversion

Cobb-Real Time Feed Conversion position at Three Springs Farm, 17804 E 606 RD, Rose, OK 74364.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday with rotating weekend shifts, including holidays.
• Hours: 5:35 am – 1:35 pm or 6:10 am – 2:10 pm; start and end times may vary based on production needs.

Pay

• Starting pay: $18.00 per hour.
• Additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Free Telehealth and Mental Health Services.
• Well-Being Support Programs.
• 401K & Stock Options.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Free Education starting on day one (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, 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 (extended to 18 months for layoffs or child/elder care).
• Previous work history does not apply to full-time students for the last 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: minimum 180-day waiting period; no more than 3 prior employments at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
• Priority consideration for internal applicants and those with agricultural or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing, and maintaining Feed Conversion processing machinery; operating equipment and making adjustments as needed.
• Performing preventative maintenance and attending to birds in Real Time Feed Conversion houses.
• Inspecting birds for quality and progress; other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Weighing, placing, and removing birds from RTFCR (30%).
• Inspecting and preparing FCR units for accurate data collection, feed usage, and operation; noting adjustments and consulting FCR engineers for issues (30%).
• Observing birds for illness, treating as instructed, disposing of mortality, and euthanizing weak/ill birds per company policy (20%).
• Monitoring and adjusting ventilation and lighting; cleaning and disinfecting waterers and pens; routine housekeeping; maintaining biosecurity (20%).
• Repairing pens or equipment; vaccinating and isolating birds for disease control (10%).
• Recording information such as bird weight, medications, feed/water intake, and mortality (10%).
• Additional duties may include sanitizing break rooms, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles (10%).

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• Showering and changing clothing/footwear before entering the facility (provided by the company).
• No jewelry except medical ID; body piercings must be covered by clothing.
• Agreement to avoid contact with avian species (e.g., chickens, ducks).
• Must sign and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (e.g., partitions, boxes of chicks).
• Stand for the majority of the shift on multiple surfaces (concrete, shavings).
• Walk, sit, use hands, reach, balance, climb ladders, stoop/bend up to 500 times per day.
• Drive vehicles within the farm complex.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work in wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, icy, snowy, and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

• Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and company-issued footwear.
• Ear plugs and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators as needed.

Chemicals Commonly Used

• Disinfectants: Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.

Safety

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and PPE.
• Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.