Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Processing

Cobb-Vantress•Wadesboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chick Processing position is responsible for processing chickens, including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming. The work takes place at the Wadesboro Hatchery in a biosecure environment. Team members must shower on-site and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings. Team members must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. Safety training is provided, and team members are expected to follow safety procedures and company policies. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until the job is complete. The position averages 35 hours per week, and hours may change according to hatchery needs. Duties may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. Starting wage is $17.45 per hour. This opening is for team members currently working at this facility or complex; relocation assistance is not available. The role requires regularly standing for most of the shift on a concrete floor, and working on wet and slippery surfaces in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Team members must be able to perform the listed physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Required protective equipment when handling chemicals includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid.

Requirements

Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Agree to avoid all avian species and sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Follow safety procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Use safe lifting techniques and regularly push or pull baskets of chicks weighing up to 125 pounds.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months of consecutive work experience with one employer and no employment gaps longer than six months, except for layoffs, attending school, or the birth of a child.
Be available for an in-person interview.
For internal applicants, have no disciplinary actions within the last six months, no more than six attendance points, and six months in the current area unless promoting.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies.
Process chicks by grading, vaccinating using a robot, weighing, and performing toe trims.
Prepare chick boxes and count by-products.
Operate a macerator.
Operate high-pressure and regular water hoses.
Make and cut vitamin gel.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Adhere to company policies and biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.