Cobb- Growout House Worker

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Tyson Foods, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Spavinaw, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform daily tasks as a Growout House Worker to support poultry production. Ensure the growth and well-being of birds within the facility.

Qualifications

You have experience in agricultural or production environments and are comfortable performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds. You are able to follow strict biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, including showering and changing clothes before entering the facility, and are willing to avoid contact with avian species.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Tyson Foods

animal welfare

biosecurity

feed conversion

vaccinate

euthanize

Job Description

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

Yes

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!


Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

Class 1

Schedule: Monday through Friday, including holidays.

Hours: 5:50 am – 1:50 pm.  This position generally averages 40 hours per week. 

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level

Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

“Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.

Summary:

  • Attend to and care for birds in growout houses; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by performing the below duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Weigh correct amounts of feed and waters birds according to schedules; walks floors daily to inspect water lines, pick up and dispose of mortality, and examine birds for signs of weak, sick, or injured birds.  (25%)
  • Drive farm truck to feed conversion houses to load birds ready for grow houses; transfer birds to growout house via 4’ x 5’ door from outside Team Member to inside Team Member and place in appropriate pens. (25%)
  • Calculate pen size based on bird numbers to be received and adjust to provide adequate feed, water, and space for birds; place pen partitions according to calculations; manage floor by turning/adding shavings and adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house per instruction. (15%)
  • Sorting birds by breast size (fleshing); collect weekly samples for corporate lab of cleft pallet swabs, feed, and shavings samples. (25%)
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time or without notice, such as: Inspects poultry to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; maintain sanitation of breakroom, boot room, equipment, and vehicles; Vaccinate and isolate birds to affect disease control program; administer medications to birds as needed, such as vitamins, etc.; properly euthanize weak, ill or injured birds in accordance with company policy. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

  • The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.  Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company.  No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for 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 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 lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds items such as bags of shavings, feed buckets, bags or mortality, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on multiple floor surfaces (i.e. concrete floor, shavings); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stooping or bending over repeatedly; 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.
  • Tools and Equipment:
  • Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
  • Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.  Ear plugs will be used as needed.   
  • Chemicals Commonly Used:  Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, Bleach, Clorox wipes, etc.
  • Safety: Team member 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. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks. 

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 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.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.

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Tyson Foods, Inc.

The story of Tyson Foods is rooted in hard work, humility and purpose. We are a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Our mission is to bring high-quality food to every table in the world, safely, sustainably and affordably, now and for future generations.
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