Cobb- Biotech Worker

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

Yes

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Management Level:

Class 3

Schedule:  Monday through Friday, including holidays. 

Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 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

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for collection of all biotechnology samples and routine blood samples for the gain of pedigree chickens.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses needle/syringe/lancet to collect blood samples from Pedigree birds to monitor health and diseases. (30%)
• Cleans and sanitize and blood testing instruments and prepares sampling equipment for next pull. (10%)
• Records information according to instructions for sampling of Pedigree birds. (30%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as; movings birds as required, washing/disinfecting vehicles; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill/injured birds in accordance with company policy, farming out to other areas during downtime, may travel to various farms for training  or assisting with projects. (30%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.  Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company.  No jewelry may be worn on the job site 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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Will occasionally lift and/or move, using two Team Members, up to 50 pounds to move items such as bird coops.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly regularly required to stand majority of shift on multiple floor surfaces (concrete floor, shavings); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop/bend repeatedly; 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.

• 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 farm issued footwear are required.  Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: 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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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