Cobb - Hatchery Processing (1st shift)
About The Position
This position is responsible for processing chickens, including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming. Work is at the Cleveland Hatchery in Cleveland, Georgia, and begins between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, including holidays, until work is complete; schedules may change based on production needs, and responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted schedule. The facility is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by clothing. Team members must be willing to sign an agreement not to own or keep avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The job requires standing for most of the shift on concrete, regularly pushing or pulling chick boxes weighing up to 125 pounds, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Other physical activities include walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, and bending. Work takes place on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots when handling chemicals; earplugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, and lubricants. Team members are expected to follow safety policies, identify risks, and address or mitigate them. Starting pay is $17.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available from the first day of full-time employment. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the allowed gap is 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
- Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must use safe lifting techniques; regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 pounds and lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
- Must be willing to sign an agreement not to own or keep avian species and to sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
- Must comply with jobsite jewelry restrictions.
- Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
- Must be able to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
- Must use required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals and use hearing protection as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with the toe-trimming machine and robot.
- Internal applicants receive priority consideration.
Responsibilities
- Process chickens through grading, vaccination, beak treatment using a robot, dubbing males, despurring males, and toe trimming.
- Operate the box washer.
- Operate the macerator.
- Perform other assigned duties, which may include operating high-pressure and regular water hoses; maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizers; packing and unpacking eggs; washing, padding, and making boxes; operating the Coccivac machine; and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
- Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
- Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Free telehealth services
- Free mental health services
- Well-being support programs
- 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Free education beginning on the first day, including access to 175-degree programs
- Citizenship assistance
- Discounts on programs and services through Beneplace
- Cobb Rewards incentives
- New-hire referral and referral bonuses
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- Overtime eligibility
- Earned time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
