Cobb - Hatchery Utility Worker

Cobb•Siloam Springs, AR

5d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery and for washing chick boxes. Others duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Cleans and sanitizes the hatchery with a pressure washer (55%). Places approximately 1,500 chick boxes weighing an average of 2 pounds into washer to be washed and sanitized (25%). Washes and sanitizes the dirty side box room with a pressure washer (5%). Cleans rooftop units (5%). Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities: These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Pulling empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room and washing and sanitizing the pull room with a pressure washer and reads setters. (10%). Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety 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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds. Must regularly dump cull eggs weighing approximately 12 pounds. Must regularly push/pull setter buggies on casters weighing up to 700-1300 pounds. Must regularly lift chick boxes weighing approximately 2 pounds. Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head. Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Tools and Equipment: High pressure water hose, squeegee. Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs and rubber boots are required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants and foamers. Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Requirements

Applicant must have 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.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
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.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes the hatchery with a pressure washer (55%).
Places approximately 1,500 chick boxes weighing an average of 2 pounds into washer to be washed and sanitized (25%).
Washes and sanitizes the dirty side box room with a pressure washer (5%).
Cleans rooftop units (5%).
Pulling empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room and washing and sanitizing the pull room with a pressure washer and reads setters. (10%).