Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker (Hatcher Cleaners)

Cobb-Vantress•Monticello, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery. The role is based at the Kentucky Hatchery in Monticello, Kentucky, and works a third-shift schedule on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The shift begins at 9:30 p.m. and continues until the work is complete, averaging 10 hours per shift. The schedule may change based on production needs. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change into company-provided clothing and footwear before entering. Jewelry is prohibited except for 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 the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The position involves working on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required personal protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, ear plugs, rubber boots, and safety glasses. NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are worn as needed. Disinfectants and foamers are commonly used. Team members receive safety training and are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must use safe lifting techniques and regularly pull empty hatcher trays on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds.
Must regularly lift dollies weighing 5 pounds.
Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, and reach above the head.
Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift on a concrete floor, walk, handle objects, tools, or controls, reach, balance, stoop, and talk or hear.
Must have close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hatchers and hallways using a pressure washer.
Clean and sanitize the holding room and box room, and clean approximately 200 dollies weighing up to approximately 5 pounds.
Pull approximately 42 buggies of empty hatcher trays back to the hatcher rooms; the trays weigh approximately 150 pounds as described in the duties.
Read, write, and record data from setters and hatchers every three hours.
Pull approximately 36 stacks of 40 chick boxes for the Pull Crew.
Properly euthanize weak or ill chicks in accordance with company policy.
Perform breakouts and data entry into CHS and EDM.
Wash troughs, occasionally clean setter tops, and help the Pull Crew when needed.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety requirements.