Cobb - Hatchery Processing Lead

Cobb•Siloam Springs, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers who perform various duties in a hatchery processing environment. This includes mixing vaccines, loading robots, preparing and sanitizing equipment, processing chicks, and cleaning/sanitizing hatchery equipment. The role also involves monitoring equipment for repairs and potentially other assigned duties. The position requires adherence to strict biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety procedures. The work environment involves physical demands and specific personal protective equipment. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothes before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided. No jewelry is allowed except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months. If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift and stack chick boxes (wheeled dolly) weighing up to 12 pounds.
Will occasionally be required to push or pull stacks of boxes up to 125 pounds.
Regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
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 also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.
Ear plugs will be used as required.
NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
Identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
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.
Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees on the processing crew and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies.
Planning, assigning and directing work.
Making sure each customer is getting the correct amount of chicks and correct services.
Entering daily information into the computer.
Addresses complaint and resolves small problems.
Packs eggs when needed.
Assisting in training new team members.
Ensuring all team members are following proper biosecurity, animal welfare and safety procedures.
Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Mixes vaccines, loads vaccine in robots, prepares, maintains and sanitizes equipment, process chicks, and clean/sanitizes and monitor for repair of hatchery equipment.