Cobb Fertility Data Processor PR04
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Details:

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.
Starting wage - $19.35/hour
Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends

Competitive benefits, including:
*Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hire
*Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
*Short and Long Term Disability
*Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
*401(k)
*Stock Purchase Plan
*Tuition-free programs at high quality schools, including college degrees, certificates, high school completion, English language learning courses, and more. Educational Assistance Program (Including GED Assistance, Citizenship Assistance, ESL and tuition reimbursement
*Referral Incentives
*Paid Vacations
*Paid Holidays
*Over time eligibility
* ETO- earned time off
Company: Cobb

Job Title: AI Tech Job Group:
FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Prod Mgr Pedigree
Disc vs Non Disc: D

Location: Pocomoke Farm
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:
• This position is responsible collecting and evaluating rooster semen, evaluate and record data in a data base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Retrieval and meticulous processing of males to collect semen and inverting females to inseminate (50%)
• Replace males based on fertility numbers or mortality. Mistake check for hens and roosters. (10%)
• Inspection of females for evidence of production (10%)
• Utilize microscope/densimeter to determine semen quality; utilize visual to determine semen quantity (10%)
• Operation of Motility assay equipment and Microscope
• Evaluation of semen quality based on parameters like motility, mobility, density, color, and volume.
• Collect semen quality data using tablets, laptops, and scanners.
• Follow Cobb's best practices for rooster management and welfare.

• Requirements:
• Education/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Previous AI experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Must be able operate tablet. Experience with Excel.
• Communication Skills: Must have good communication and listening skills.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Move birds between houses, lab sample swabs, operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:
• The jobsite is an bio secure 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:
• Physical: Must regularly lift and control hens and roosters weighing up to 16 pounds and carry catch frames weighing up to 10 pounds for distances up to 300 feet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; repetitive use of arms to reach and hands to handle or feel animals, objects, or tools up to 8 hrs per day; walk; sit;, or feel objects, tools, or controls; balance; bend and 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 pipettors and tips, vials; equipment such as 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, and rubber boots are required. Arm protectors are available if desired.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Semen extender, 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

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/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.

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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