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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:
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: Hatchery Processing
Job Grade: 08
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Position reports to: Prod Mgr Pedigree
Disc vs Non Disc: N
Location: Strawberry Hill, Monticello, KY
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, sometimes Friday, including holidays
Hours: 5:25 AM - 2:10 PM
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs
Position Summary:
Inspect and process eggs for incubation, inspect and process chicks, maintain hatchery facility. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
· Must have valid driver’s license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Grading eggs via light source for traying and transfer of eggs from pedigree flocks (10%)
· Setting of eggs which consists of: observes shell color and texture, internal characteristics such as streaks, shadings, discolorations, size and position of yolk, and size of air cell; places hatching eggs in buggies; place broken, dirty or other substandard eggs in container (15%)
· Process and vaccinate day old chicks (15%)
· Record data entry of egg and chick information onto touch screen tablet (10%)
· Performs the following sanitation activities: operate tray washer, remove eggshells and culled chicks; clean and sanitize setters, hatchers, egg rooms, and chick processing areas (40%)
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:
· These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: sort pedigree eggs by line and hen; clean hatchery office, break room and restrooms; fill in for egg facility during Team Member shortage; sanitize vehicles; perform simple math via assisting with egg orders; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (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 is 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 use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 40 pounds to move items such as tray of eggs, etc; tools, such as wheeled buggy, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 500 pounds such as egg buggies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor/padded floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; weekly changing of filters and lightbulbs; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; 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. Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
· Tools and Equipment:Tablet, Tray Wash, Syringes, Vehicle, Pressure Washer
· Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
· Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
· Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Simple Green, Lysol, Formaldehyde, Chlorofoam, Acid-a-foam, bleach, etc.
· Safety: TM 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. TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
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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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