Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Processing

Cobb•Wadesboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens, including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming. Essential duties involve placing hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies, processing chicks (grading, vaccinating using a robot, weighing, and toe trimming), preparing chick boxes, counting by-products, and operating a macerator. Additional duties may include operating high-pressure and regular water hoses, making and cutting vitamin gel, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring on-site showering and changing of clothing and footwear before entry. Team members must agree to avoid avian species and comply with Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. Training will be provided for all safety procedures, which must be followed.

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 (employment gap will be increased to 18 months if applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care; 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.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment (TSA).
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull basket of chicks weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must regularly stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; 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.
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.
Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience

Responsibilities

Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies.
Process chicks including: grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim.
Prepare chick boxes, count by-products.
Operate macerator.
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose.
Make and cut vitamin gel.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Recognize and comply with all safety procedures.
Adhere to all company policies.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.