Cobb - Brood Feed Conversion - Bear Hollow Farm

Job Details:

Location:  Bear Hollow Farm, Pineville, MO 

Schedule: 

Sunday - Wednesdays from 5:30 am 3:30 pm or until complete. Wednesday - Saturday, from 5:30 am to 3:30 pm, or until complete. Other schedules may be available and can be discussed on a later date.

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs  

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Starting wage - $18 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Our competitive benefits include:
•    Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
•    Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
•    Telehealth Services
•    Well-Being Support Programs
•    401K & Stock Purchase Plan
•    Company Paid Life Insurance
•    Fully Funded Education
•    Discount Program
•    Additionally, we offer incentives such as CobbRewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team!

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

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.

Company: Cobb
 

Position Summary:   

• This position collects data in the feed conversion houses by using measuring instruments and electronic devices. This position prepares houses for the next flock placement. Other duties may be assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Feed Conversion Houses performing the following duties: weigh chickens into and out of their cages; record and add feed to feeders as needed; collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet; dispose of dead birds as instructed; feed birds according to schedules; clean and disinfect equipment; house set-up; perform routine housekeeping duties; segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed; remove and place birds in cages according to schedules; examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead or manager; monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house; perform simple math as part of recording information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc); Set up and prepare house for incoming flocks.  

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:  

• Collect lab samples; clean, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro-foamer, sweep, mop, and other general cleaning; properly euthanize birds in accordance with company (10%) 

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare: 

• 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 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, items such as cases of Synergize, supplies, etc; required to occasionally use wheeled dollies to lift and/or move up to 500 pounds of feed, supplies, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on concrete; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; repetitive hand/wrist movements while dissec