Cobb - Hatchery Worker (night shift)

Cobb-Vantress•Cleveland, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning the chick room, setting up Sexor counters, transferring baby chicks from hatchers to the chick room, setting eggs, and loading and unloading egg and chick trucks. The role typically averages 40 hours per week, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until the job is complete. The regular schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, including holidays, but schedules and hours may change based on production needs. Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. The job is at a biosecure facility. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months.
Must have no more than 6 attendance points.
Must have 6 months in the current area unless promoting, in which case less than 6 months in the current area is allowable.
Position is intended for team members currently working at this facility or complex.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species.
Must be willing to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques; lift or move 50 pounds and push or pull 500–1,000 pounds; overhead lifting is required.
Must be able to work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment using high-pressure and regular water hoses.
Transfer baby chicks from hatching baskets to chick boxes.
Monitor and record temperatures in hatchers and setters.
Set eggs.
Pad chick boxes and follow the fogging schedule.
Operate the macerator, chick counter, and tray washer.
Clean out and break down hatchers for sanitation.
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Load and unload egg and chick trucks.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.