Cobb - Hatchery Worker (night shift)

Cobb-Vantress•Cleveland, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the cleaning of the chick room, setting up the Sexor counters, transferring baby chicks from the hatchers to the chick room, setting eggs and loading and unloading of egg/chick trucks. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. 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

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level </= 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable.
This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must be able to life/move 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 500-1000 lbs.
Overhead lifting is required.
Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; 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 perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.
Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment.
Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize all hatchery equipment using a high pressure and regular water hose.
Transferring baby chicks from hatching baskets to Chick boxes
Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters.
Set eggs.
Pad Chick boxes, follow fogging schedule, operate macerator, operate chick counter, operate tray washer, cleanout/break down hatchers for Sanitation maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, and maintain a clean an organized work area.