Cobb - Three Springs Real Time Feed Conversion

About the role

This position is responsible for cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing and maintaining of Feed Conversion processing machinery. Operating equipment during processing and making required adjustments; and performing preventative maintenance. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, placing and removing birds from RTFCR.
• Inspecting and preparing the FCR units each morning for accurate data collection, feed usage and overall operation.
• Note any adjustments made to the machines.
• Consulting FCR engineer regarding problems with machines or birds.
• Troubleshooting and completing necessary repairs if possible.
• (30%) Observing birds for signs of illness and treating according to instructions; picking up and disposing of mortality.
• Euthanizing selected or weak/ill birds according to company policy.
• Monitoring and adjusting ventilation and light.
• Cleaning and disinfecting waterers and pens and performing routine housekeeping duties.
• Observing biosecurity procedures and performing steps necessary to maintain biosecurity.
• Repairing pens, or equipment.
• Vaccinating and isolating birds, if necessary, for disease control.
• (10%) Recording information according to instructions such as line, MG, bird weight, medications, feed and water intake, and mortality.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: sanitizing breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles.

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 is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Safe lifting techniques.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, boxes of chicks, etc.
• Stand majority of shift on multiple floor surfaces (i.e. concrete floor, shavings).
• Walk.
• Sit.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects and controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Balance.
• Climb/ladder usage.
• Stoop/bend up to 500 times per day.
• Talk or hear.
• Drive a vehicle within the farm complex.

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 and rotating weekend schedule, including holidays. Hours: 5:35 am through 1:35 pm, or 6:10 am to 2:10 pm. Start and end times may vary. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.