Cobb - Egg Driver (Hatchery) Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson•Pineville, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the pick up, delivery, inspection, and sanitation of eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for incubation, inventory and storage of eggs under controlled conditions, and sanitation of equipment and facilities by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned. The work schedule is Wednesday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm or until complete, and is subject to change based upon production needs. This role is eligible for benefits on day 1 of full-time hire.

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 reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift/carry crates of eggs weighing up to 50 pounds and push/pull egg racks weighing up to 1000 pounds.
Will occasionally be required to pull/push stacked chick boxes weighing up to 90 pounds and lift individual chick boxes weighing up to 15 pounds.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); climb in and out of vehicle; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required 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.
Must wear company provided facial covering.
Must complete the task after submitting an application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Stores eggs by picking them up from houses in laying, traps, and cages sections and delivering to the hatchery.
Operates the egg sanitizer by placing and removing eggs on a conveyor belt.
Grades eggs by observing shell color, quality, and texture to identify substandard eggs.
Places hatching eggs in buggies as identified by line, flock#, and/or hen#.
Packs eggs in cases for international orders.
Places substandard eggs (broken, dirty, etc.) in a container for disposal.
Loads PS/SS eggs on truck and delivers to the front egg room for pick up by off-site driver.
Assists with loading of PS/SS egg racks on truck for transport to off-site hatchery.
Monitors hatchery environment hourly for proper temperature and humidity levels and reports issues as needed.
Maintains a sanitary environment by operating the tray washer to wash/disinfect flats and hatcher trays.
Disinfects crates daily and performs thorough cleaning weekly.
Operates a foamer to disinfect the egg van after each pickup.
Fumigates specified areas of the facility as required.
Operates a high-pressure sprayer and water hose to clean and sanitize the egg room and hatchery vehicles daily.
Removes waste at the end of the shift.
On alternate Wednesdays, performs duties of Hatchery Processing.
Maintains vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure.
Maintains a clean and organized work/break area.
Adheres to biosecurity and animal welfare requirements, including showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility, and avoiding avian species.
Follows all applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment.