Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) – Full Time – Timpson, TX

Cobb•Timpson, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cobb is seeking a Full-Time Hatchery Worker for their Pull Crew in Timpson, TX. This role is responsible for pulling chicks, preparing them for processing, disposing of substandard chicks, and washing/disinfecting the pull room and hatchery areas. The position involves monitoring hatchers and setters, evaluating chicks, and ensuring the shipment of healthy birds. The company emphasizes a supportive environment and offers comprehensive benefits eligible from day one of full-time hire.

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.
Must be willing to achieve and maintain a respirator certification
TM’s must remain clean shaven during all scheduled work hours.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull 500 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit and 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 per caption; and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Respirator certification is required and maintained by testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience

Responsibilities

Pulling of chicks and preparing chicks for processing
Properly disposing of substandard chicks
Washing and disinfecting of the pull room
Cleaning and sanitizing hatchery areas including chick room and main hall
Removing chicks from hatchers when ready to process
Monitoring hatchers and setters
Evaluating chicks prior to shipments
Meeting all certification requirements for wearing a full face respirator (PFT and RFT)
Pitches chickens onto belt
Taking hatcher basket off stack of 15 high
Running chick counter and placing papers in chick boxes
Operating a high pressure and regular water hose
Cleaning/sanitizing lids and dollies
Setting eggs
Prepping chick room
Pitching chicks onto belt and stacking/unstacking hatcher baskets
Maintaining a clean and organized work area