Cobb – Biotech Worker- Bear Hollow Farm

Job Details:

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 am – 3:00 pm or job is complete. Some Sunday/Friday work may be required. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. 

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the United State
• Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Starting Wage: $16

Competitive benefits starting on 1st day of employment, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (eligible after one year of employment)
• Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan
• Educational Assistance Program (including GED assistance, Citizenship assistance, ESL and Paid tuition)
• Referral incentives
• Paid vacation (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Paid holidays 

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for the collection of all biotechnology and diagnostic samples used to monitor bird health and for the genetic gain of pedigree chickens by performing all essential duties. Will be responsible for collecting data for Egg Break Outs. Other duties may include assisting in Research and Development projects and to other departments to help.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain an adequate number of blood samples by using a scanner to identify and record bird and collection tube, using a syringe or lancet to obtain the blood sample, and properly transferring blood sample from syringe or pipette to collection tube. Obtaining data by using a tablet to collect Egg Break Out results. (70%)
• Collect litter, cloacal, fat, and respiratory samples for export orders (10%)
• Prepare supplies for sample collection (10%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Will work in other areas of the farm as assigned when not performing sample collection duties, move birds as required to other areas on the farm, clean and sanitize equipment between work areas, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, maintains a clean and organized work area. (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 and control birds weighing up to 16 pounds and catch frames weighing up to 10 pounds. Will regularly be required to pull/push 60-75 pounds on wheeled carts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. 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: Requires use of hand tools such as syringes, lancets, pipette, collection tubes; equipment such as hand-held scanner, catch frames; safe operation of vehicle to and from work area
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, cotton gloves, padded vest, and rubber boots are required. Must wear company provided facial covering. Ear plugs, arm protectors, and NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators may be worn as desired. 
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants.
• 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. 
• Company: Cobb

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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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