Cobb-Vantress Monticello , KY 42633
Posted 3 days ago
Job Details:
Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Starting wage - $16.00/hour
Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends
Competitive benefits, including:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hire
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition-free programs at high-quality schools, including college degrees, certificates,
high school completion, English language learning courses, and more.
New hire Referral Incentives and Sign-On Bonus
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays
Over time eligibility
Earned time off
Company: Cobb
Job Title: Laying House Worker (Cage House Caretaker) Job Grade: 08
FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Sr Supv Farm
Disc vs Non Disc: N
Location: Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY
Schedule: Monday-Friday, including holidays.
Hours: 6:20am - 2:20pm
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.
Position Summary:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Feeds, waters and weighs birds according to schedules (10%)
Cleans and disinfects waterers, changes and cleans nest pads, dusts nests, cleans walls and ceilings, maintains egg room in a clean state and performs other routine housekeeping duties (10%)
Performs simple math as part of recording information according to instructions such as egg numbers, (line & source on the egg), bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality (10%)
Observes/grades/records egg quality and distributes or disposes according to Cobb standard (10%)
Inspects poultry for diseases and removes weak, ill, and dead poultry from flock (10%)
Collects eggs from individual hens and records hen number on each egg (40%)
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly stoop/bend over to floor level to collect eggs up to 700 times per shift. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 30 pounds to move items such as feed buckets; tools, such as wheeled trash can, may be required to occasionally push/pull up to 300 pounds such as feed barrels. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Tools and Equipment: Scale, Pressure Washer
Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, bleach, etc.
Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination. I have read and understand this explanation and job summary.
Signature:Date: REVISED DATE 01/01/2021
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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