Cobb - AI Worker

Job Title:  AI Person Class 3                            Job Grade:  3A 

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

Disc vs Non-Disc: D   

Location: Tennessee Pedigree Complex, Deer Lodge, TN 

Schedule: Mon-Thurs (Fri as needed), including holidays. 

Hours:  8:00am to 5:00pm 

Hours are subject to change depending on production needs                                                                                  

Position Summary: 

• This position is responsible for the collection and analysis of semen, insemination of hens, and management of breeder male performance to accomplish R&D and pipeline production objectives. Other duties may also be assigned based on business needs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• These collect semen from roosters and mix in extender as directed.  The collection process requires a strong, dexterous hand technique and frequent bending and stooping to move the bird in and out of its floor pen. Inspect semen to ascertain quality, fitness, and overall male performance with visual scoring, microscopic analysis, and densimeter testing.  Submit and carry out male replacement requests.  Schedule feed challenges on under-performing roosters.  Weighing birds may be required.  Beak and vent trim all newly housed breeder males and maintain trimming as needed afterwards.  (35%) 

• These inseminate pedigree and sister hens as directed. The insemination process requires a strong, dexterous hand technique and frequent bending and stooping to move the bird in and out of its floor pen. Inspect hens for evidence of production. Handle birds in such a way that stress is minimized, and excessive force is prevented. Ensure the purity of sire/dam combinations through bird identity checks during the processes of milking, transporting semen, inseminating hens, conducting male change-outs, and moving birds. Maintain daily insemination records. (35%) 

• These follow directives of Production Leads to ensure that breeders have adequate living conditions such as clean shavings, drinkers, and feeders. Sanitize A.I. supplies after each use. (20%) 

 
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; moving birds, grounds-keeping and organizing breeder tags; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill birds  in accordance with company policy (10%) 

Biosecurity/ Animal Welfare 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 will occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times or push/pull wheeled skids of supplies up to 1000 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the majority of the shift on a concrete floor; 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.  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: Use of specialized tools may be required in this position. 

• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Must maintain a high level of situational awareness while working around equipment and livestock. 

• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs/muffs and rubber boots are required for different tasks. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators may be worn as needed. 

• Must be willing to use chemicals such as vitamin supplements, semen extender, animal dye, and miscellaneous disinfectants (Synergize, Lysol, bleach, etc....) 

• 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: 11/8/24