Cobb - Machine Tech Operator

Tyson•Lafayette, TN

5d•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! Starting Pay : $20.30 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. This position is responsible for the set-up, cleaning, storage, maintenance and operation of 7 Nova-Tech chick processing robots, toe trimmers and processing chicks. Other duties may be assigned.

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, perform simple math and record data while completing paperwork for all scheduled maintenance.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must be able to bend to pick up boxes.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

Set-up 4 day one robots, 3 by-product robots each morning for processing chicks in a timely manner (10%).
Preventative maintenance and cleaning robots (15%)
Communicate with robot operators to ensure proper function of equipment (10%).
Troubleshoot robots for potential problems (10%).
Performs toe trim for identification purposes if required and dub/mark male birds per customer order. (5%)
Grade newly hatched chicks for defects. (10%)
Operate robot to vaccinate, beak treat birds per customer order. (10%)
Transfer chicks from boxes to grading wheel. (5%)
Must be able to read, write, perform simple math and record data while completing paperwork for all scheduled maintenance (10%).
Take daily plate samples (10%).
Ensure needles and vaccine lines are the correct length and are set correctly.
Help clean equipment at the end of the day.
Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy, despur male birds according to customer order.
Stacks and moves boxes of processed chicks.
Processes chicks and runs robots.
Occasionally operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain a clean and organized work area, wash robot parts.
Occasionally be required to pull/push loaded wheeled cart weighing 500 to 1000 pounds. (5%).