Hatchery Processing Labor PR01

Cobb-Vantress•Blairsville, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccinating, and toe trimming. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. 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 not own and avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level </= 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
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.
Proficient in operating the robot and toe trim machine.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.
Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Responsibilities

Process chickens including grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim. (70%)
Operate box washer. (10%)
Operate macerator. (10%)
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)