Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker (Hatcher Cleaners)

Cobb•Monticello, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker (Hatcher Cleaners) is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery. The position is located at the Kentucky Hatchery in Monticello, Kentucky, and works the third shift on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, beginning at 9:30 p.m. and continuing until the job is complete. Shifts average 10 hours, and the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The work includes cleaning hatchers, hallways, holding and box rooms, and dollies; moving empty hatcher trays and chick boxes; and recording data from setters and hatchers. Additional tasks may include euthanizing weak or ill chicks in accordance with company policy, performing breakouts, entering data into CHS and EDM, washing troughs, cleaning setter tops, and assisting the Pull Crew. The facility is a biosecure worksite. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering, follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and agree to avoid avian species. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required. The role involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, ear plugs, rubber boots, and safety glasses; NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are worn as needed. Employees receive safety training and are expected to follow safety procedures and identify and mitigate risks.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than six months in the past 36 months; the allowable gap is 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care. This requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to use safe lifting techniques and regularly pull empty hatcher trays on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds.
Must regularly lift dollies weighing approximately 5 pounds and be able to bend, stoop, and reach above the head.
Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Priority consideration is provided to internal applicants first.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hatchers and hallways using a pressure washer.
Clean and sanitize the holding room and box room, as well as approximately 200 dollies.
Pull approximately 42 buggies of empty hatcher trays back to the hatcher rooms.
Read, write, and record setter and hatcher data every three hours.
Pull approximately 36 stacks of 40 chick boxes for the Pull Crew.
As needed, euthanize weak or ill chicks in accordance with company policy, perform breakouts, enter data into CHS and EDM, wash troughs, clean setter tops, and help the Pull Crew.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety guidelines and procedures.