Cobb - Hatchery Processing Labor - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson•Pineville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Bear Hollow Farm is responsible for inspecting eggs for quality and fitness for incubation, processing chicks, and cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery and its equipment. The schedule is Monday and Tuesday from 7:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 5:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., and Friday from 5:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. The schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The role includes preparing eggs for incubation, processing day-old chicks, maintaining sanitation, and recording data with a touchscreen tablet. Other assignments may include supporting egg drivers and hatchery monitors, maintaining vehicles, and keeping work areas clean and organized. This is a biosecure worksite. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; company-provided clothing and footwear are provided. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The job involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes earplugs, safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical-resistant gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and a company-provided facial covering. N95 respirators, cotton gloves, and rain suits may be worn as needed. Chemicals commonly used include formaldehyde, peroxide, disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. The gap limit is extended to 18 months for applicants who have been laid off or provided child or elder care.
Previous work history requirements do not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Grade eggs while placing them in trays, checking for defects such as shell color, texture, and cracks.
Transfer pedigree eggs without mixing hen numbers and separate substandard eggs for disposal.
Pack eggs in cases for international orders.
Process day-old chicks by counting, vaccinating, wing banding, and delivering them within the complex.
Enter data using a touchscreen tablet.
Operate the tray washer and use a high-pressure sprayer and/or hose to clean and sanitize setters, hatchers, egg rooms, the chick-processing area, and hatchery vehicles.
Collect weekly hatchery monitoring samples, including air plates and swabs, and fumigate designated areas as required.
Hold eggs before a shielded light to determine fertility.
Assist egg drivers by sorting pedigree eggs by line and hen and placing hatching eggs in buggies.
Cover duties of egg drivers and/or hatchery monitors during absences.
Check vehicle fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure, and clean and disinfect vehicles.
Maintain a clean and organized work and break area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.