Cobb - Hatchery Maintenance Generalist

Cobb-Vantress•Siloam Springs, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing, and maintaining hatchery processing machinery. The role trains operators on proper equipment usage during processing, makes required adjustments, and performs preventative maintenance. Additional duties may be assigned, including on-call work and calibrating pumps for chemical dispensing or dispensing formaldehyde. The role works at a biosecure hatchery. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and agree to avoid avian species. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required. The work involves wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Safety policies and procedures must be followed, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. or when the job is complete. Holiday work is included, and the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $23.70 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, an attendance point level of 6 or fewer, and 6 months in the current area; less than 6 months in the current area is allowable if the team member is promoting.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must obtain lockout/tagout certification.
Must obtain and maintain respirator certification through annual testing.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching overhead, standing for most of the shift, walking, and handling tools or controls.
Must use safe lifting techniques and required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain the preventive maintenance program, including greasing motors and lubricating chains on tray, buggy, and box washers, and performing preventive maintenance on setters and hatchers before each set or transfer.
Assist the maintenance supervisor with duties.
Change single- and three-phase motors.
Calibrate hatchers and setters.
Empty the offal tank.
Maintain annual respirator certification through testing.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include on-call work, calibrating chemical-dispensing pumps, and dispensing formaldehyde.
Train operators on proper equipment usage during processing and make required equipment adjustments.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.