Cobb - Feed Conversion 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: $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

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: Brood House Feed Conversion Worker                                                         Job Grade: 3A

FLSA Status: Nonexempt                                                                                                   Position reports to: Prod Mgr. Ped

Disc vs Non-Disc: N                                                                                  

Location: Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN
Schedule: Mon – Thurs.

Hours: 5:15am to 2:15pm daily, with job typical of a 40-hour work week.

The work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position collects data in the feed conversion houses and Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills for data entry and individual feed/bird weight data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• These collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Brood Feed Conversion Houses performing the following duties: scan chickens into and out of their cages; record and add feed to feeders as needed; collect data on a computer or tablet and/or with pen and paper; check bird’s heart rate and blood oxygen with pulse-oximeter following the accepted protocols; dispose of dead birds as instructed; feed birds according to schedules; clean and disinfect houses, equipment, waterers, feeders and cages; perform routine housekeeping duties; segregate birds according to line as instructed; remove and place birds in cages according to schedules; examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead, supervisor or manager; monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house; record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed weight, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc.) (45%)
• These assist Lixi Tm’s with the collection of breast quality data daily in brood and bfc houses within Dissection Laboratory performing the following duties: scan bands and present birds to Lixi Tm for data collection; catch up birds in brood and assist of clean up to include equipment needed; pull birds from cages and place back in same respective cage(15%)
• These setup a house weekly to include: insuring the house is biosecure; staging shavings/placing shavings into cages with shovel; placing feed into barrels and feeders; checking and bleeding water lines; ensuring house is in prime operational state(25%)
   

Other Duties, Responsibilities, and Activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Maintain and assist with housekeeping standards in the working areas; inspect birds to determine quality and progress by weighing birds weekly; sanitation of storage areas, breakroom, boot rooms, equipment, and vehicles, cleaning incinerators; scanning/banding and moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds  in accordance with company policy; collect swab samples; wash, disinfect, and haul coops; maintain foot bath, hand sanitizer, hydro-foamer, sweep, mop, and other general cleaning (15%)

Biosecurity Requirements/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:

• The jobsite is a 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 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.
   

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 25 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times. Must push/pull dollies weighing up to 500 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle within the farm complex; excessive hand and wrist movements.  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: scale, Tablet scanner, drill, safety knife, Pulse-Ox Machine & pressure washer

• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, cutting gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators can be worn as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Farmphene, Synergize, Virkon, among others.
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include 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 the above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination.

I have read and understand this explanation and job summary.

Signature: _______________________________Date: _________________________

REVISED DATE 2/4/26

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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