Cobb - 1st Shift Machine Tech Opr

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire! This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line. Responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the cleaning, storage, reassembling, testing, and maintenance of hatchery processing machinery. Train operators on proper usage of equipment during processing, making required adjustments; also performs preventive maintenance. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry. 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination. Cobb-Vantress, Inc. (Cobb). is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479)524-3166 for further assistance.

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 able to read, write and practice simple math skills.
Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment (TSA).
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull stacks of chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
Must regularly 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 and depth perception vision; color vision; peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust focus.
The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry.
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.
Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process
insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line
monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed
notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance
maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures
cleaning, storage, reassembling, testing, and maintenance of hatchery processing machinery
Train operators on proper usage of equipment during processing, making required adjustments
performs preventive maintenance
Prepare robots and hatchery processing machinery and vaccines each morning for the day
Perform preventive maintenance checks daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
Troubleshoot robots and make repairs and adjustments as needed
Monitor chicks for uniformity of beak trim and vaccination
Operate robots performing beak trim and vaccination
Consult with roboters if there is a problem with the birds they have serviced
operating a high pressure or water hose
grade and toe trim chicks
operate box strapper
maintain clean and organized work area