Cobb - Hatchery Processing

Tyson Foods • Lafayette, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing chicks and maintaining a clean work area by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned. 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 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

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
• If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
• Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

• Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfer chicks from boxes to grading wheel.
• Grade newly hatched chicks for defects.
• Operate robot to vaccinate, beak treat birds per customer order.
• Performs toe trim for identification purposes if required.
• Dub/Mark male birds per customer order.
• Process byproduct chicks.
• Properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy.
• Despur male birds according to customer order.
• Fill in when lead is on vacation/absent.
• Mixes day one vaccine.
• Clean day one lab.
• Check nitrogen level.
• Check refrigerator temperature.
• Make gel.
• Keep inventory of vaccine.
• Occasionally operate a high pressure and regular water hose.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Wash robot parts.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed