Cobb – Growout House Worker

Job Details:

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!
At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!

Starting Pay: $17.45 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. $17.35 per hour for temp to full time positions.

What’s in it for you?

Our competitive benefits include:

·         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

·         Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs

·         Citizenship Assistance

·         Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace 

·         Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!

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.

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.

Company: Cobb

Job Title:  Grow out House Worker                                                                                                                 Job Grade:  08  

FLSA Status: Nonexempt                                                                                                                   Position reports to: Sr Supv Farm

Disc vs Non Disc: N                                                                                                       

Location:  Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN

Schedule: Monday through Friday, including holidays

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• Attend to and care for birds in growout houses; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by performing the below duties. Other duties may be assigned.
•  "> ">undefined Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Feeds 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 a week or sick bird (25%)Pull trailer via farm truck to feed conversion houses to load birds ready for grow houses; transfer birds from trailer to growout house via 3’ x 3’ door from outside Team Member to inside Team Member and place in appropriate pens (25%)Perform simple math as part of calculating pen size based on bird numbers to be received and adjust to provide adequate feeder, water, and space for birds; place pen partitions according to calculations; manage floor by turning/adding shavings and checking ventilation (15%)Sorting birds by breast size (fleshing); assist farm crew with killvac; collecting weekly samples for corporate lab of cleft pallet swabs, feed, and shavings samples (25%) 
  
  undefinedThese may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: inspects birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; maintenance and sanitation of breakroom, boot rooms, 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 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 is 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 not own and 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 of mortality, etc; tools, such as pallet jack, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 2000 pounds such as shavings, 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 and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 300 times per day; 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: electronic and dial scales, calculator, vehicle, trailer, pressure washerEnvironment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, extreme dusty, dark, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, headlamps, 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, Clorox wipes, 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.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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