Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Processing

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination and toe trimming. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures. Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination. Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer with no gaps in employment of over six months. Applicants must be available for in person interview. (Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, or the birth of a child.)

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.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull basket of chicks weighing up to 125 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to 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.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. Ear plugs will be used as needed.
Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, lubricants and Virocid.
Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment.
Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer with no gaps in employment of over six months.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies. (15%)
Process chicks including: grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim, (70%)
Prepare chick boxes, count by-products. (5%)
Operate macerator (5%)
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%)